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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,775.50 and 519,648.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,775.50 and 519,648.75 is: 1,135,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,775.50 : 519,648.75 = 519,648.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,775.50/519,648.75 = 519,648.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,775.50x = 519,648.75 × 519,648.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,775.50x = 270,034,823,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,034,823,376.56/237,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,671.35

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