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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,436 : 363,234 = 363,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,436/363,234 = 363,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,436x = 363,234 × 363,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,436x = 131,938,938,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,938,938,756/234,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,793.00

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