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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,591 and 514,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,591 and 514,562 is: 1,109,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,591 : 514,562 = 514,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,591/514,562 = 514,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,591x = 514,562 × 514,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,591x = 264,774,051,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,774,051,844/238,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,740.32

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