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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,799.13 and 368,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,799.13 and 368,631 is: 571,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,799.13 : 368,631 = 368,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,799.13/368,631 = 368,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,799.13x = 368,631 × 368,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,799.13x = 135,888,814,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,888,814,161/237,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,443.71

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