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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,924 and 350,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,924 and 350,310 is: 515,782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924 : 350,310 = 350,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924/350,310 = 350,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924x = 350,310 × 350,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924x = 122,717,096,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,717,096,100/237,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,782.75

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