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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,950 and 378,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,950 and 378,305 is: 609,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,950 : 378,305 = 378,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,950/378,305 = 378,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,950x = 378,305 × 378,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,950x = 143,114,673,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,114,673,025/234,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,128.21

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