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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,946.50 and 350,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,946.50 and 350,340 is: 515,822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.50 : 350,340 = 350,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.50/350,340 = 350,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.50x = 350,340 × 350,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.50x = 122,738,115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,738,115,600/237,946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,822.32

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