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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,490.88 and 355,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,490.88 and 355,050 is: 530,801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,490.88 : 355,050 = 355,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,490.88/355,050 = 355,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,490.88x = 355,050 × 355,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,490.88x = 126,060,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,060,502,500/237,490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,801.46

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