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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,046 and 326,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,046 and 326,415 is: 447,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,046 : 326,415 = 326,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,046/326,415 = 326,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,046x = 326,415 × 326,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,046x = 106,546,752,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,546,752,225/238,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,588.92

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