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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,608 and 512,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,608 and 512,056 is: 1,103,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,608 : 512,056 = 512,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,608/512,056 = 512,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,608x = 512,056 × 512,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,608x = 262,201,347,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,201,347,136/237,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,503.87

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