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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,385.50 and 360,008.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,385.50 and 360,008.25 is: 543,682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,385.50 : 360,008.25 = 360,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,385.50/360,008.25 = 360,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,385.50x = 360,008.25 × 360,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,385.50x = 129,605,940,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,605,940,068.06/238,385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,682.15

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