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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,233 and 523,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,233 and 523,695 is: 1,151,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,233 : 523,695 = 523,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,233/523,695 = 523,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,233x = 523,695 × 523,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,233x = 274,256,453,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,256,453,025/238,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,211.01

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