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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,912 and 517,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,912 and 517,296 is: 1,124,765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,912 : 517,296 = 517,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,912/517,296 = 517,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,912x = 517,296 × 517,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,912x = 267,595,151,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,595,151,616/237,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,765.26

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