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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,544.31 and 350,016.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,544.31 and 350,016.19 is: 515,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,544.31 : 350,016.19 = 350,016.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,544.31/350,016.19 = 350,016.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,544.31x = 350,016.19 × 350,016.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,544.31x = 122,511,331,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,511,331,512.04/237,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,740.96

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