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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,542 and 363,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,542 and 363,641 is: 563,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,542 : 363,641 = 363,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,542/363,641 = 363,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,542x = 363,641 × 363,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,542x = 132,234,776,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,234,776,881/234,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,799.99

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