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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,350 and 356,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,350 and 356,072 is: 534,178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,350 : 356,072 = 356,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,350/356,072 = 356,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,350x = 356,072 × 356,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,350x = 126,787,269,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,787,269,184/237,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,178.51

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