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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,050 and 335,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,050 and 335,415 is: 474,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,050 : 335,415 = 335,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,050/335,415 = 335,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,050x = 335,415 × 335,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,050x = 112,503,222,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,503,222,225/237,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,597.01

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