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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,266 and 511,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,266 and 511,083 is: 1,096,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,266 : 511,083 = 511,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,266/511,083 = 511,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,266x = 511,083 × 511,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,266x = 261,205,832,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,205,832,889/238,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096,278.25

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