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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,606.50 and 519,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,606.50 and 519,198 is: 1,129,753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,606.50 : 519,198 = 519,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,606.50/519,198 = 519,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,606.50x = 519,198 × 519,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,606.50x = 269,566,563,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,566,563,204/238,606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,753.65

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