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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,067 and 368,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,067 and 368,927 is: 571,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,067 : 368,927 = 368,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,067/368,927 = 368,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,067x = 368,927 × 368,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,067x = 136,107,131,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,107,131,329/238,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,717.76

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