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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,393 and 560,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,393 and 560,394 is: 1,322,875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,393 : 560,394 = 560,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,393/560,394 = 560,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,393x = 560,394 × 560,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,393x = 314,041,435,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,041,435,236/237,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,875.72

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