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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,072.50 and 368,448.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,072.50 and 368,448.75 is: 570,223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,072.50 : 368,448.75 = 368,448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,072.50/368,448.75 = 368,448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,072.50x = 368,448.75 × 368,448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,072.50x = 135,754,481,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,754,481,376.56/238,072.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,223.28

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