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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,316 and 367,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,316 and 367,334 is: 568,584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,316 : 367,334 = 367,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,316/367,334 = 367,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,316x = 367,334 × 367,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,316x = 134,934,267,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,934,267,556/237,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,584.79

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