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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,061 and 368,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,061 and 368,452 is: 570,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,061 : 368,452 = 368,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,061/368,452 = 368,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,061x = 368,452 × 368,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,061x = 135,756,876,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,756,876,304/238,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,260.88

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