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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,916 and 350,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,916 and 350,298 is: 515,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,916 : 350,298 = 350,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,916/350,298 = 350,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,916x = 350,298 × 350,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,916x = 122,708,688,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,688,804/237,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,764.76

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