Finding the Third Proportional to 234,472 and 363,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,472 and 363,290 is: 562,880.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,472 : 363,290 = 363,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,472/363,290 = 363,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,472x = 363,290 × 363,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,472x = 131,979,624,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,979,624,100/234,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,880.11
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