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Finding the Third Proportional to 237,999 and 495,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 237,999 and 495,726 is: 1,032,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,999 : 495,726 = 495,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,999/495,726 = 495,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,999x = 495,726 × 495,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,999x = 245,744,267,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,744,267,076/237,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,543.28

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