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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,350 and 518,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,350 and 518,464 is: 1,132,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,350 : 518,464 = 518,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,350/518,464 = 518,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,350x = 518,464 × 518,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,350x = 268,804,919,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,804,919,296/237,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,525.47

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