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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,188 and 518,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,188 and 518,152 is: 1,131,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,188 : 518,152 = 518,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,188/518,152 = 518,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,188x = 518,152 × 518,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,188x = 268,481,495,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,481,495,104/237,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,935.41

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