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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,664 : 363,522 = 363,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,664/363,522 = 363,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,664x = 363,522 × 363,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,664x = 132,148,244,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,148,244,484/234,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,138.12

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