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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,900 and 356,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,900 and 356,874 is: 535,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,900 : 356,874 = 356,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,900/356,874 = 356,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,900x = 356,874 × 356,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,900x = 127,359,051,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,359,051,876/237,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,347.00

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