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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,268 and 368,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,268 and 368,598 is: 570,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,268 : 368,598 = 368,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,268/368,598 = 368,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,268x = 368,598 × 368,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,268x = 135,864,485,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,864,485,604/238,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,217.09

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