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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,486 and 363,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,486 and 363,312 is: 562,914.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,486 : 363,312 = 363,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,486/363,312 = 363,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,486x = 363,312 × 363,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,486x = 131,995,609,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,995,609,344/234,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,914.67

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