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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,466 and 363,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,466 and 363,282 is: 562,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,466 : 363,282 = 363,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,466/363,282 = 363,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,466x = 363,282 × 363,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,466x = 131,973,811,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,973,811,524/234,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,869.72

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