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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,468 and 505,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,468 and 505,358 is: 1,070,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,468 : 505,358 = 505,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,468/505,358 = 505,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,468x = 505,358 × 505,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,468x = 255,386,708,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,386,708,164/238,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,947.50

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