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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,099 and 421,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,099 and 421,572 is: 749,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,099 : 421,572 = 421,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,099/421,572 = 421,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,099x = 421,572 × 421,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,099x = 177,722,951,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,722,951,184/237,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,572.76

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