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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,654 and 528,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,654 and 528,438 is: 1,175,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,654 : 528,438 = 528,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,654/528,438 = 528,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,654x = 528,438 × 528,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,654x = 279,246,719,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,246,719,844/237,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,013.76

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