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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,003 and 507,220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,003 and 507,220.50 is: 1,085,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,003 : 507,220.50 = 507,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,003/507,220.50 = 507,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,003x = 507,220.50 × 507,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,003x = 257,272,635,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,272,635,620.25/237,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,524.81

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