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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,544 and 363,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,544 and 363,644 is: 563,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,544 : 363,644 = 363,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,544/363,644 = 363,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,544x = 363,644 × 363,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,544x = 132,236,958,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,236,958,736/234,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,804.48

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