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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,924 and 368,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,924 and 368,965 is: 572,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924 : 368,965 = 368,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924/368,965 = 368,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924x = 368,965 × 368,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924x = 136,135,171,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,135,171,225/237,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,179.23

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