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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,299 and 371,515.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,299 and 371,515.50 is: 579,204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,299 : 371,515.50 = 371,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,299/371,515.50 = 371,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,299x = 371,515.50 × 371,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,299x = 138,023,766,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,023,766,740.25/238,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,204.14

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