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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,811 and 495,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,811 and 495,304 is: 1,031,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,811 : 495,304 = 495,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,811/495,304 = 495,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,811x = 495,304 × 495,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,811x = 245,326,052,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,326,052,416/237,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,600.95

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