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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,240 and 366,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,240 and 366,946 is: 567,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,240 : 366,946 = 366,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,240/366,946 = 366,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,240x = 366,946 × 366,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,240x = 134,649,366,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,649,366,916/237,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,566.04

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