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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,992 and 495,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,992 and 495,712 is: 1,032,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,992 : 495,712 = 495,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,992/495,712 = 495,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,992x = 495,712 × 495,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,992x = 245,730,386,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,730,386,944/237,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,515.32

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