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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,560 and 512,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,560 and 512,250 is: 1,104,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,560 : 512,250 = 512,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,560/512,250 = 512,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,560x = 512,250 × 512,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,560x = 262,400,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,400,062,500/237,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,563.32

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