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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,682 and 356,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,682 and 356,574 is: 534,937.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,682 : 356,574 = 356,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,682/356,574 = 356,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,682x = 356,574 × 356,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,682x = 127,145,017,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,145,017,476/237,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,937.51

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