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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,904.50 and 350,284.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,904.50 and 350,284.50 is: 515,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,904.50 : 350,284.50 = 350,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,904.50/350,284.50 = 350,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,904.50x = 350,284.50 × 350,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,904.50x = 122,699,230,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,699,230,940.25/237,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,749.94

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