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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,525 and 363,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,525 and 363,372 is: 563,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,525 : 363,372 = 363,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,525/363,372 = 363,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,525x = 363,372 × 363,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,525x = 132,039,210,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,039,210,384/234,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,006.97

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