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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,950 and 372,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,950 and 372,941 is: 582,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,950 : 372,941 = 372,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,950/372,941 = 372,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,950x = 372,941 × 372,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,950x = 139,084,989,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,084,989,481/238,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,067.33

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