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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,916 and 347,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,916 and 347,940 is: 508,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,916 : 347,940 = 347,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,916/347,940 = 347,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,916x = 347,940 × 347,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,916x = 121,062,243,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,062,243,600/237,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,844.48

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