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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,906 and 347,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,906 and 347,365 is: 507,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,906 : 347,365 = 347,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,906/347,365 = 347,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,906x = 347,365 × 347,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,906x = 120,662,443,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,662,443,225/237,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,185.37

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