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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,464 and 505,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,464 and 505,359 is: 1,070,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,464 : 505,359 = 505,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,464/505,359 = 505,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,464x = 505,359 × 505,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,464x = 255,387,718,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,387,718,881/238,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,969.70

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