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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,626 and 513,823.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,626 and 513,823.50 is: 1,106,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,626 : 513,823.50 = 513,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,626/513,823.50 = 513,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,626x = 513,823.50 × 513,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,626x = 264,014,589,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,014,589,152.25/238,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,394.90

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