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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,151.81 and 513,695.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,151.81 and 513,695.25 is: 1,108,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,151.81 : 513,695.25 = 513,695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,151.81/513,695.25 = 513,695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,151.81x = 513,695.25 × 513,695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,151.81x = 263,882,809,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,882,809,872.56/238,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,044.52

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