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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,604.25 and 511,363.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,604.25 and 511,363.75 is: 1,095,927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,604.25 : 511,363.75 = 511,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,604.25/511,363.75 = 511,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,604.25x = 511,363.75 × 511,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,604.25x = 261,492,884,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,492,884,814.06/238,604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,927.19

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