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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,964 and 368,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,964 and 368,466 is: 570,536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,964 : 368,466 = 368,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,964/368,466 = 368,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,964x = 368,466 × 368,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,964x = 135,767,193,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,767,193,156/237,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,536.69

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