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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,280 and 320,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,280 and 320,280 is: 432,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,280 : 320,280 = 320,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,280/320,280 = 320,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,280x = 320,280 × 320,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,280x = 102,579,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,579,278,400/237,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,313.21

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