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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,414 and 367,120.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,414 and 367,120.50 is: 567,689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,414 : 367,120.50 = 367,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,414/367,120.50 = 367,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,414x = 367,120.50 × 367,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,414x = 134,777,461,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,777,461,520.25/237,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,689.61

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