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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,006 and 371,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,006 and 371,970 is: 591,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,006 : 371,970 = 371,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,006/371,970 = 371,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,006x = 371,970 × 371,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,006x = 138,361,680,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,361,680,900/234,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,274.07

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