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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,808 and 500,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,808 and 500,632 is: 1,049,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,808 : 500,632 = 500,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,808/500,632 = 500,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,808x = 500,632 × 500,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,808x = 250,632,399,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,632,399,424/238,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,514.25

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