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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,912 and 347,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,912 and 347,372 is: 507,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,912 : 347,372 = 347,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,912/347,372 = 347,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,912x = 347,372 × 347,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,912x = 120,667,306,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,667,306,384/237,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,193.02

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