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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,026 and 326,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,026 and 326,388 is: 447,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,026 : 326,388 = 326,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,026/326,388 = 326,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,026x = 326,388 × 326,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,026x = 106,529,126,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,529,126,544/238,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,552.48

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