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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,068 and 513,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,068 and 513,664 is: 1,112,974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,068 : 513,664 = 513,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,068/513,664 = 513,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,068x = 513,664 × 513,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,068x = 263,850,704,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,850,704,896/237,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,974.78

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