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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,869.50 and 368,070.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,869.50 and 368,070.50 is: 569,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,869.50 : 368,070.50 = 368,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,869.50/368,070.50 = 368,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,869.50x = 368,070.50 × 368,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,869.50x = 135,475,892,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,475,892,970.25/237,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,538.73

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