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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,086 and 360,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,086 and 360,201 is: 544,949.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,086 : 360,201 = 360,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,086/360,201 = 360,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,086x = 360,201 × 360,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,086x = 129,744,760,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,744,760,401/238,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,949.14

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