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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,210 and 521,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,210 and 521,072 is: 1,144,623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,210 : 521,072 = 521,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,210/521,072 = 521,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,210x = 521,072 × 521,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,210x = 271,516,029,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,516,029,184/237,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,623.03

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