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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,398 and 496,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,398 and 496,392 is: 1,033,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,398 : 496,392 = 496,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,398/496,392 = 496,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,398x = 496,392 × 496,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,398x = 246,405,017,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,405,017,664/238,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,586.77

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