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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,042 and 366,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,042 and 366,939 is: 568,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,042 : 366,939 = 366,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,042/366,939 = 366,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,042x = 366,939 × 366,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,042x = 134,644,229,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,644,229,721/237,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,018.45

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