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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,048 and 360,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,048 and 360,180 is: 547,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,048 : 360,180 = 360,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,048/360,180 = 360,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,048x = 360,180 × 360,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,048x = 129,729,632,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,729,632,400/237,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,271.58

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