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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,834 and 368,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,834 and 368,340 is: 570,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,834 : 368,340 = 368,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,834/368,340 = 368,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,834x = 368,340 × 368,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,834x = 135,674,355,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,674,355,600/237,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,458.20

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