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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,914 and 322,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,914 and 322,958 is: 438,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,914 : 322,958 = 322,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,914/322,958 = 322,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,914x = 322,958 × 322,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,914x = 104,301,869,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,301,869,764/237,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,401.56

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