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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,896 and 519,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,896 and 519,696 is: 1,130,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,896 : 519,696 = 519,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,896/519,696 = 519,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,896x = 519,696 × 519,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,896x = 270,083,932,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,083,932,416/238,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,550.25

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