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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,346 and 367,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,346 and 367,383 is: 568,664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,346 : 367,383 = 367,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,346/367,383 = 367,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,346x = 367,383 × 367,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,346x = 134,970,268,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,970,268,689/237,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,664.60

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