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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,846 : 363,717 = 363,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,846/363,717 = 363,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,846x = 363,717 × 363,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,846x = 132,290,056,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,290,056,089/234,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,305.55

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