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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,882 and 361,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,882 and 361,011 is: 545,578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,882 : 361,011 = 361,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,882/361,011 = 361,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,882x = 361,011 × 361,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,882x = 130,328,942,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328,942,121/238,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,578.75

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