Finding the Third Proportional to 234,432 and 363,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,432 and 363,228 is: 562,784.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,432 : 363,228 = 363,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,432/363,228 = 363,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,432x = 363,228 × 363,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,432x = 131,934,579,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,934,579,984/234,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,784.01
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