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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,720.50 and 345,231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,720.50 and 345,231.50 is: 499,264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,720.50 : 345,231.50 = 345,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,720.50/345,231.50 = 345,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,720.50x = 345,231.50 × 345,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,720.50x = 119,184,788,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,184,788,592.25/238,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,264.99

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