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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,904 and 362,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,904 and 362,724 is: 560,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,904 : 362,724 = 362,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,904/362,724 = 362,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,904x = 362,724 × 362,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,904x = 131,568,700,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,568,700,176/234,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,095.61

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