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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,054 and 315,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,054 and 315,933 is: 419,290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,054 : 315,933 = 315,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,054/315,933 = 315,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,054x = 315,933 × 315,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,054x = 99,813,660,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,813,660,489/238,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,290.00

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