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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,852 and 360,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,852 and 360,966 is: 545,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,852 : 360,966 = 360,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,852/360,966 = 360,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,852x = 360,966 × 360,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,852x = 130,296,453,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,296,453,156/238,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,511.25

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