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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,303.50 and 350,158.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,303.50 and 350,158.50 is: 514,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,303.50 : 350,158.50 = 350,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,303.50/350,158.50 = 350,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,303.50x = 350,158.50 × 350,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,303.50x = 122,610,975,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,610,975,122.25/238,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,516.05

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