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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,512 and 334,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,512 and 334,270 is: 468,473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,512 : 334,270 = 334,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,512/334,270 = 334,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,512x = 334,270 × 334,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,512x = 111,736,432,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,736,432,900/238,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,473.00

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