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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,558 and 348,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,558 and 348,546 is: 511,388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,558 : 348,546 = 348,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,558/348,546 = 348,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,558x = 348,546 × 348,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,558x = 121,484,314,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,484,314,116/237,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,388.02

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