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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,812 and 358,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,812 and 358,734 is: 541,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,812 : 358,734 = 358,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,812/358,734 = 358,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,812x = 358,734 × 358,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,812x = 128,690,082,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,690,082,756/237,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,142.09

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