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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,392 and 302,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,392 and 302,238 is: 388,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,392 : 302,238 = 302,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,392/302,238 = 302,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,392x = 302,238 × 302,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,392x = 91,347,808,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,347,808,644/235,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,066.75

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