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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,904 and 322,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,904 and 322,941 is: 438,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,904 : 322,941 = 322,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,904/322,941 = 322,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,904x = 322,941 × 322,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,904x = 104,290,889,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,290,889,481/237,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,373.84

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