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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,735 and 560,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,735 and 560,763 is: 1,322,712.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735 : 560,763 = 560,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735/560,763 = 560,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735x = 560,763 × 560,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735x = 314,455,142,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,455,142,169/237,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,712.86

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