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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,234 and 366,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,234 and 366,932 is: 567,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,234 : 366,932 = 366,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,234/366,932 = 366,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,234x = 366,932 × 366,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,234x = 134,639,092,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639,092,624/237,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,537.08

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