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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,104 and 382,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,104 and 382,824 is: 615,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,104 : 382,824 = 382,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,104/382,824 = 382,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,104x = 382,824 × 382,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,104x = 146,554,214,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,554,214,976/238,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,505.05

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