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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,900.38 and 350,279.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,900.38 and 350,279.44 is: 515,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,900.38 : 350,279.44 = 350,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,900.38/350,279.44 = 350,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,900.38x = 350,279.44 × 350,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,900.38x = 122,695,684,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,695,684,335.32/237,900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,743.97

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