Finding the Third Proportional to 234,436 and 363,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,436 and 363,234 is: 562,793.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,436 : 363,234 = 363,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,436/363,234 = 363,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,436x = 363,234 × 363,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,436x = 131,938,938,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,938,938,756/234,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,793.00
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