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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,524 and 334,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,524 and 334,323 is: 468,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,524 : 334,323 = 334,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,524/334,323 = 334,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,524x = 334,323 × 334,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,524x = 111,771,868,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,771,868,329/238,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,598.00

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