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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,595 and 514,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,595 and 514,570 is: 1,109,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,595 : 514,570 = 514,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,595/514,570 = 514,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,595x = 514,570 × 514,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,595x = 264,782,284,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,782,284,900/238,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,756.22

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