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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,919 and 350,305.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,919 and 350,305.50 is: 515,780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,919 : 350,305.50 = 350,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,919/350,305.50 = 350,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,919x = 350,305.50 × 350,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,919x = 122,713,943,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,713,943,330.25/237,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,780.34

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