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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,480 and 363,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,480 and 363,600 is: 563,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,480 : 363,600 = 363,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,480/363,600 = 363,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,480x = 363,600 × 363,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,480x = 132,204,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,204,960,000/234,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,821.90

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