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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,214.25 and 368,574.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,214.25 and 368,574.75 is: 570,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,214.25 : 368,574.75 = 368,574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,214.25/368,574.75 = 368,574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,214.25x = 368,574.75 × 368,574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,214.25x = 135,847,346,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,847,346,337.56/238,214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,273.80

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