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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,898 and 347,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,898 and 347,912 is: 508,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,898 : 347,912 = 347,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,898/347,912 = 347,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,898x = 347,912 × 347,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,898x = 121,042,759,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,042,759,744/237,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,801.08

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