Finding the Third Proportional to 234,423 and 363,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,423 and 363,218 is: 562,774.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,423 : 363,218 = 363,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,423/363,218 = 363,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,423x = 363,218 × 363,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,423x = 131,927,315,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,927,315,524/234,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,774.62
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