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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,473 and 505,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,473 and 505,377 is: 1,071,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,473 : 505,377 = 505,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,473/505,377 = 505,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,473x = 505,377 × 505,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,473x = 255,405,912,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,405,912,129/238,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,005.57

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