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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,034 and 326,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,034 and 326,400 is: 447,570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034 : 326,400 = 326,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034/326,400 = 326,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034x = 326,400 × 326,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034x = 106,536,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,536,960,000/238,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,570.35

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