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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,318 and 363,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,318 and 363,129 is: 562,750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,318 : 363,129 = 363,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,318/363,129 = 363,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,318x = 363,129 × 363,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,318x = 131,862,670,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,862,670,641/234,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,750.92

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