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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,905.50 and 322,947.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,905.50 and 322,947.50 is: 438,388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,905.50 : 322,947.50 = 322,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,905.50/322,947.50 = 322,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,905.50x = 322,947.50 × 322,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,905.50x = 104,295,087,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,295,087,756.25/237,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,388.72

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