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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,985 and 519,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,985 and 519,379 is: 1,133,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,985 : 519,379 = 519,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,985/519,379 = 519,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,985x = 519,379 × 519,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,985x = 269,754,545,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,754,545,641/237,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,493.90

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