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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,473 and 334,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,473 and 334,242 is: 468,471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,473 : 334,242 = 334,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,473/334,242 = 334,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,473x = 334,242 × 334,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,473x = 111,717,714,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,717,714,564/238,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,471.12

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