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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,896 and 322,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,896 and 322,932 is: 438,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,896 : 322,932 = 322,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,896/322,932 = 322,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,896x = 322,932 × 322,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,896x = 104,285,076,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,285,076,624/237,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,364.14

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