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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,708 and 505,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,708 and 505,944 is: 1,076,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,708 : 505,944 = 505,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,708/505,944 = 505,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,708x = 505,944 × 505,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,708x = 255,979,331,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,979,331,136/237,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,864.60

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