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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,768 and 528,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,768 and 528,024 is: 1,172,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,768 : 528,024 = 528,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,768/528,024 = 528,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,768x = 528,024 × 528,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,768x = 278,809,344,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,809,344,576/237,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,610.88

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