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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,472 : 363,290 = 363,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,472/363,290 = 363,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,472x = 363,290 × 363,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,472x = 131,979,624,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,979,624,100/234,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,880.11

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