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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,898 and 322,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,898 and 322,935 is: 438,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,898 : 322,935 = 322,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,898/322,935 = 322,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,898x = 322,935 × 322,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,898x = 104,287,014,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,287,014,225/237,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,368.60

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