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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,078 and 516,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,078 and 516,762 is: 1,126,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,078 : 516,762 = 516,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,078/516,762 = 516,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,078x = 516,762 × 516,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,078x = 267,042,964,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,042,964,644/237,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,392.85

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