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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,927 and 350,314.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,927 and 350,314.50 is: 515,789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,927 : 350,314.50 = 350,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,927/350,314.50 = 350,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,927x = 350,314.50 × 350,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,927x = 122,720,248,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,720,248,910.25/237,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,789.50

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