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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,056 and 495,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,056 and 495,839 is: 1,032,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,056 : 495,839 = 495,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,056/495,839 = 495,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,056x = 495,839 × 495,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,056x = 245,856,313,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,856,313,921/238,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,766.72

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