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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,891.94 and 364,373.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,891.94 and 364,373.44 is: 558,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,891.94 : 364,373.44 = 364,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,891.94/364,373.44 = 364,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,891.94x = 364,373.44 × 364,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,891.94x = 132,768,001,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,768,001,955.57/237,891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,102.15

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