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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,992 and 366,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,992 and 366,844 is: 563,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,992 : 366,844 = 366,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,992/366,844 = 366,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,992x = 366,844 × 366,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,992x = 134,574,520,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,574,520,336/238,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,092.16

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