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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.50 and 380.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.50 and 380.13 is: 605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 380.13 = 380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/380.13 = 380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 380.13 × 380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 144,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,495.02/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.85

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