Finding the Third Proportional to 234,664 and 363,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,664 and 363,522 is: 563,138.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,664 : 363,522 = 363,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,664/363,522 = 363,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,664x = 363,522 × 363,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,664x = 132,148,244,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,148,244,484/234,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,138.12
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