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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,416 and 496,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,416 and 496,229 is: 1,032,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,416 : 496,229 = 496,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,416/496,229 = 496,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,416x = 496,229 × 496,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,416x = 246,243,220,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,243,220,441/238,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,830.10

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