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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,060 and 571,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,060 and 571,293 is: 1,376,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,060 : 571,293 = 571,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,060/571,293 = 571,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,060x = 571,293 × 571,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,060x = 326,375,691,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,375,691,849/237,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,764.08

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