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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,194 and 368,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,194 and 368,658 is: 570,579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,194 : 368,658 = 368,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,194/368,658 = 368,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,194x = 368,658 × 368,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,194x = 135,908,720,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,908,720,964/238,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,579.95

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