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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,904 and 528,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,904 and 528,288 is: 1,173,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,904 : 528,288 = 528,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,904/528,288 = 528,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,904x = 528,288 × 528,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,904x = 279,088,210,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,088,210,944/237,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,112.73

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