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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,897 and 368,797.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,897 and 368,797.50 is: 571,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,897 : 368,797.50 = 368,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,897/368,797.50 = 368,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,897x = 368,797.50 × 368,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,897x = 136,011,596,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,011,596,006.25/237,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,724.72

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