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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,234 and 366,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,234 and 366,937 is: 567,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,234 : 366,937 = 366,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,234/366,937 = 366,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,234x = 366,937 × 366,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,234x = 134,642,761,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,642,761,969/237,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,552.55

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