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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,569.75 and 368,925.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,569.75 and 368,925.75 is: 570,509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,569.75 : 368,925.75 = 368,925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,569.75/368,925.75 = 368,925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,569.75x = 368,925.75 × 368,925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,569.75x = 136,106,209,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,106,209,013.06/238,569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,509.08

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