Finding the Third Proportional to 234,334 and 363,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,334 and 363,153 is: 562,786.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,334 : 363,153 = 363,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,334/363,153 = 363,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,334x = 363,153 × 363,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,334x = 131,880,101,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,880,101,409/234,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,786.88
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