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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,504 and 363,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,504 and 363,585 is: 563,717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,504 : 363,585 = 363,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,504/363,585 = 363,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,504x = 363,585 × 363,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,504x = 132,194,052,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,194,052,225/234,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,717.69

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