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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,901.50 and 350,280.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,901.50 and 350,280.75 is: 515,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,901.50 : 350,280.75 = 350,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,901.50/350,280.75 = 350,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,901.50x = 350,280.75 × 350,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,901.50x = 122,696,603,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,696,603,820.56/237,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,745.40

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