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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,659 and 528,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,659 and 528,454 is: 1,175,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,659 : 528,454 = 528,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,659/528,454 = 528,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,659x = 528,454 × 528,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,659x = 279,263,630,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,263,630,116/237,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,060.19

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