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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,948 and 378,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,948 and 378,302 is: 609,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,948 : 378,302 = 378,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,948/378,302 = 378,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,948x = 378,302 × 378,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,948x = 143,112,403,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,112,403,204/234,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,123.73

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