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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,050 and 518,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,050 and 518,380 is: 1,133,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,050 : 518,380 = 518,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,050/518,380 = 518,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,050x = 518,380 × 518,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,050x = 268,717,824,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,717,824,400/237,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,591.33

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