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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,359 and 349,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,359 and 349,746 is: 513,185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,359 : 349,746 = 349,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,359/349,746 = 349,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,359x = 349,746 × 349,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,359x = 122,322,264,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,322,264,516/238,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,185.00

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