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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,314 and 351,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,314 and 351,923 is: 519,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,314 : 351,923 = 351,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,314/351,923 = 351,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,314x = 351,923 × 351,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,314x = 123,849,797,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,849,797,929/238,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,691.66

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