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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,065 and 368,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,065 and 368,925 is: 571,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,065 : 368,925 = 368,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,065/368,925 = 368,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,065x = 368,925 × 368,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,065x = 136,105,655,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,105,655,625/238,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,716.36

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