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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,049.50 and 360,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,049.50 and 360,183 is: 547,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,049.50 : 360,183 = 360,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,049.50/360,183 = 360,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,049.50x = 360,183 × 360,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,049.50x = 129,731,793,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,731,793,489/237,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,277.23

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