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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,912 and 350,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,912 and 350,292 is: 515,755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,912 : 350,292 = 350,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,912/350,292 = 350,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,912x = 350,292 × 350,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,912x = 122,704,485,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,704,485,264/237,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,755.76

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