Finding the Third Proportional to 234,493 and 363,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,493 and 363,323 is: 562,931.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,493 : 363,323 = 363,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,493/363,323 = 363,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,493x = 363,323 × 363,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,493x = 132,003,602,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,003,602,329/234,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,931.95
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