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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,063 and 322,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,063 and 322,955 is: 438,119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,063 : 322,955 = 322,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,063/322,955 = 322,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,063x = 322,955 × 322,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,063x = 104,299,932,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,299,932,025/238,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,119.04

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