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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,305.25 and 511,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,305.25 and 511,902 is: 1,104,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,305.25 : 511,902 = 511,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,305.25/511,902 = 511,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,305.25x = 511,902 × 511,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,305.25x = 262,043,657,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,043,657,604/237,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,247.20

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