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