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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,806 and 326,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,806 and 326,091 is: 447,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,806 : 326,091 = 326,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,806/326,091 = 326,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,806x = 326,091 × 326,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,806x = 106,335,340,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,335,340,281/237,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,151.63

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