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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,180.50 and 370,392.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,180.50 and 370,392.75 is: 575,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,180.50 : 370,392.75 = 370,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,180.50/370,392.75 = 370,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,180.50x = 370,392.75 × 370,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,180.50x = 137,190,789,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,190,789,252.56/238,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,995.05

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