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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,918 and 350,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,918 and 350,301 is: 515,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,918 : 350,301 = 350,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,918/350,301 = 350,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,918x = 350,301 × 350,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,918x = 122,710,790,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,710,790,601/237,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,769.26

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