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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,402 and 362,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,402 and 362,727 is: 561,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,402 : 362,727 = 362,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,402/362,727 = 362,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,402x = 362,727 × 362,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,402x = 131,570,876,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,570,876,529/234,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,304.41

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