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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,554.50 and 519,184.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,554.50 and 519,184.75 is: 1,129,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,554.50 : 519,184.75 = 519,184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,554.50/519,184.75 = 519,184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,554.50x = 519,184.75 × 519,184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,554.50x = 269,552,804,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,552,804,632.56/238,554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,942.23

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