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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,712 and 518,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,712 and 518,064 is: 1,129,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,712 : 518,064 = 518,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,712/518,064 = 518,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,712x = 518,064 × 518,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,712x = 268,390,308,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,390,308,096/237,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,056.62

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