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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,259 and 370,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,259 and 370,458 is: 576,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,259 : 370,458 = 370,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,259/370,458 = 370,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,259x = 370,458 × 370,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,259x = 137,239,129,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,239,129,764/238,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,008.17

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