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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,954 and 350,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,954 and 350,352 is: 515,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,954 : 350,352 = 350,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,954/350,352 = 350,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,954x = 350,352 × 350,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,954x = 122,746,523,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,746,523,904/237,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,841.40

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