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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,194 and 510,924.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,194 and 510,924.38 is: 1,095,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,194 : 510,924.38 = 510,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,194/510,924.38 = 510,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,194x = 510,924.38 × 510,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,194x = 261,043,716,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,043,716,969.14/238,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,929.02

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