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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,104 and 360,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,104 and 360,228 is: 544,989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,104 : 360,228 = 360,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,104/360,228 = 360,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,104x = 360,228 × 360,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,104x = 129,764,211,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,764,211,984/238,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,989.63

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