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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,468 and 363,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,468 and 363,284 is: 562,871.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,468 : 363,284 = 363,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,468/363,284 = 363,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,468x = 363,284 × 363,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,468x = 131,975,264,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,975,264,656/234,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,871.12

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