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Finding the Third Proportional to 238 and 404

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Solution

The third proportional to 238 and 404 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 404 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/404 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 404 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 163,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,216/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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