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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,385 and 496,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,385 and 496,372 is: 1,033,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,385 : 496,372 = 496,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,385/496,372 = 496,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,385x = 496,372 × 496,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,385x = 246,385,162,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,385,162,384/238,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,559.84

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