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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,657 and 528,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,657 and 528,453 is: 1,175,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,657 : 528,453 = 528,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,657/528,453 = 528,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,657x = 528,453 × 528,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,657x = 279,262,573,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,262,573,209/237,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,065.63

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