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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,926 and 382,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,926 and 382,522 is: 614,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,926 : 382,522 = 382,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,926/382,522 = 382,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,926x = 382,522 × 382,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,926x = 146,323,080,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,323,080,484/237,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,994.08

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