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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,302 and 496,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,302 and 496,206 is: 1,033,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,302 : 496,206 = 496,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,302/496,206 = 496,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,302x = 496,206 × 496,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,302x = 246,220,394,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,220,394,436/238,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,228.40

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