Finding the Third Proportional to 234,846 and 363,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,846 and 363,717 is: 563,305.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,846 : 363,717 = 363,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,846/363,717 = 363,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,846x = 363,717 × 363,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,846x = 132,290,056,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,290,056,089/234,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,305.55
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