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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,550 and 505,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,550 and 505,540 is: 1,071,350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,550 : 505,540 = 505,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,550/505,540 = 505,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,550x = 505,540 × 505,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,550x = 255,570,691,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,570,691,600/238,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,350.63

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