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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,252 and 522,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,252 and 522,038 is: 1,148,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252 : 522,038 = 522,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252/522,038 = 522,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252x = 522,038 × 522,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252x = 272,523,673,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,523,673,444/237,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,667.55

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