Finding the Third Proportional to 234,531 and 363,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,531 and 363,381 is: 563,020.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,531 : 363,381 = 363,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,531/363,381 = 363,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,531x = 363,381 × 363,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,531x = 132,045,751,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,045,751,161/234,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,020.46
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