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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,032 and 326,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,032 and 326,397 is: 447,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,032 : 326,397 = 326,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,032/326,397 = 326,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,032x = 326,397 × 326,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,032x = 106,535,001,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,535,001,609/238,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,565.88

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