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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,060 and 368,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,060 and 368,916 is: 571,700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,060 : 368,916 = 368,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,060/368,916 = 368,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,060x = 368,916 × 368,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,060x = 136,099,015,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,099,015,056/238,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,700.47

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