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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,248 and 518,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,248 and 518,272 is: 1,132,173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,248 : 518,272 = 518,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,248/518,272 = 518,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,248x = 518,272 × 518,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,248x = 268,605,865,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,605,865,984/237,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,173.36

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