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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,288 and 368,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,288 and 368,628 is: 570,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,288 : 368,628 = 368,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,288/368,628 = 368,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,288x = 368,628 × 368,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,288x = 135,886,602,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,886,602,384/238,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,262.05

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