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Finding the Third Proportional to 238 and 356

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Solution

The third proportional to 238 and 356 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 126,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,736/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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