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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,050 and 368,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,050 and 368,828 is: 571,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,050 : 368,828 = 368,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,050/368,828 = 368,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,050x = 368,828 × 368,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,050x = 136,034,093,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,034,093,584/238,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,451.77

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