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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,243 and 518,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,243 and 518,262 is: 1,132,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,243 : 518,262 = 518,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,243/518,262 = 518,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,243x = 518,262 × 518,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,243x = 268,595,500,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,595,500,644/237,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,153.53

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