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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,744.50 and 372,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,744.50 and 372,645 is: 581,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,744.50 : 372,645 = 372,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,744.50/372,645 = 372,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,744.50x = 372,645 × 372,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,744.50x = 138,864,296,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,864,296,025/238,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,643.96

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