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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,030 and 326,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,030 and 326,394 is: 447,561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,030 : 326,394 = 326,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,030/326,394 = 326,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,030x = 326,394 × 326,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,030x = 106,533,043,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,533,043,236/238,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,561.41

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