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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,984 and 366,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,984 and 366,831 is: 563,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,984 : 366,831 = 366,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,984/366,831 = 366,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,984x = 366,831 × 366,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,984x = 134,564,982,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,564,982,561/238,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,071.09

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