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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,744 and 369,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,744 and 369,315 is: 573,699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,744 : 369,315 = 369,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,744/369,315 = 369,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,744x = 369,315 × 369,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,744x = 136,393,569,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,393,569,225/237,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,699.31

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