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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,960 and 368,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,960 and 368,460 is: 570,527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,960 : 368,460 = 368,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,960/368,460 = 368,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,960x = 368,460 × 368,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,960x = 135,762,771,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,762,771,600/237,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,527.70

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