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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,316 and 496,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,316 and 496,232 is: 1,033,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,316 : 496,232 = 496,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,316/496,232 = 496,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,316x = 496,232 × 496,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,316x = 246,246,197,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,246,197,824/238,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,275.98

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