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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,052 and 518,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,052 and 518,384 is: 1,133,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,052 : 518,384 = 518,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,052/518,384 = 518,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,052x = 518,384 × 518,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,052x = 268,721,971,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,721,971,456/237,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,599.26

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