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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,414 and 363,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,414 and 363,204 is: 562,752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,414 : 363,204 = 363,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,414/363,204 = 363,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,414x = 363,204 × 363,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,414x = 131,917,145,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,917,145,616/234,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,752.85

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