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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,347 and 356,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,347 and 356,067 is: 534,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,347 : 356,067 = 356,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,347/356,067 = 356,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,347x = 356,067 × 356,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,347x = 126,783,708,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,783,708,489/237,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,170.26

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