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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,385.25 and 360,007.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,385.25 and 360,007.88 is: 543,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,385.25 : 360,007.88 = 360,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,385.25/360,007.88 = 360,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,385.25x = 360,007.88 × 360,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,385.25x = 129,605,670,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,605,670,062.02/238,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,681.58

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