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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,048 and 518,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,048 and 518,376 is: 1,133,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,048 : 518,376 = 518,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,048/518,376 = 518,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,048x = 518,376 × 518,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,048x = 268,713,677,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,713,677,376/237,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,583.40

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