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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,560 and 514,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,560 and 514,484 is: 1,109,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,560 : 514,484 = 514,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,560/514,484 = 514,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,560x = 514,484 × 514,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,560x = 264,693,786,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,693,786,256/238,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,548.06

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