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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,398 and 302,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,398 and 302,244 is: 388,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,398 : 302,244 = 302,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,398/302,244 = 302,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,398x = 302,244 × 302,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,398x = 91,351,435,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,351,435,536/235,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,072.27

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