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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,467 and 349,921

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,467 and 349,921 is: 515,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,467 : 349,921 = 349,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,467/349,921 = 349,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,467x = 349,921 × 349,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,467x = 122,444,706,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,444,706,241/237,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,628.30

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