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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,924 and 382,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,924 and 382,518 is: 614,986.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924 : 382,518 = 382,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924/382,518 = 382,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924x = 382,518 × 382,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924x = 146,320,020,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,320,020,324/237,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,986.38

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