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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,286 and 370,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,286 and 370,497 is: 576,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,286 : 370,497 = 370,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,286/370,497 = 370,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,286x = 370,497 × 370,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,286x = 137,268,027,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,268,027,009/238,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,064.17

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