Finding the Third Proportional to 234,510 and 363,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,510 and 363,594 is: 563,731.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,510 : 363,594 = 363,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,510/363,594 = 363,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,510x = 363,594 × 363,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,510x = 132,200,596,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,200,596,836/234,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,731.17
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