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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,292 and 513,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,292 and 513,196 is: 1,105,241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,292 : 513,196 = 513,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,292/513,196 = 513,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,292x = 513,196 × 513,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,292x = 263,370,134,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,370,134,416/238,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,241.19

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