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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,035.38 and 368,808.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,035.38 and 368,808.19 is: 571,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,035.38 : 368,808.19 = 368,808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,035.38/368,808.19 = 368,808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,035.38x = 368,808.19 × 368,808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,035.38x = 136,019,479,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,019,479,167.04/238,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,425.48

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