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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,527 and 363,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,527 and 363,375 is: 563,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,527 : 363,375 = 363,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,527/363,375 = 363,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,527x = 363,375 × 363,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,527x = 132,041,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,041,390,625/234,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,011.47

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