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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,177.13 and 370,387.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,177.13 and 370,387.88 is: 575,988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,177.13 : 370,387.88 = 370,387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,177.13/370,387.88 = 370,387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,177.13x = 370,387.88 × 370,387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,177.13x = 137,187,177,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,187,177,947.02/238,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,988.05

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