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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,864 and 326,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,864 and 326,181 is: 447,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,864 : 326,181 = 326,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,864/326,181 = 326,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,864x = 326,181 × 326,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,864x = 106,394,044,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,394,044,761/237,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,289.40

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