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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,728 and 518,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,728 and 518,104 is: 1,129,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,728 : 518,104 = 518,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,728/518,104 = 518,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,728x = 518,104 × 518,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,728x = 268,431,754,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,431,754,816/237,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,154.98

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