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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,940.88 and 368,610.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,940.88 and 368,610.75 is: 571,040.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,940.88 : 368,610.75 = 368,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,940.88/368,610.75 = 368,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,940.88x = 368,610.75 × 368,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,940.88x = 135,873,885,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,873,885,015.56/237,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,040.54

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