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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,989 and 500,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,989 and 500,521 is: 1,052,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,989 : 500,521 = 500,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,989/500,521 = 500,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,989x = 500,521 × 500,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,989x = 250,521,271,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,521,271,441/237,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,659.04

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