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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,477 and 504,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,477 and 504,099 is: 1,070,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,477 : 504,099 = 504,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,477/504,099 = 504,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,477x = 504,099 × 504,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,477x = 254,115,801,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,115,801,801/237,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,064.90

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