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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,404.75 and 360,036.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,404.75 and 360,036.75 is: 543,724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,404.75 : 360,036.75 = 360,036.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,404.75/360,036.75 = 360,036.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,404.75x = 360,036.75 × 360,036.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,404.75x = 129,626,461,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,626,461,350.56/238,404.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,724.32

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