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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,387 and 496,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,387 and 496,375 is: 1,033,563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,387 : 496,375 = 496,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,387/496,375 = 496,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,387x = 496,375 × 496,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,387x = 246,388,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,388,140,625/238,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,563.66

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