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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,924 and 513,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,924 and 513,262 is: 1,102,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,924 : 513,262 = 513,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,924/513,262 = 513,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,924x = 513,262 × 513,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,924x = 263,437,880,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,437,880,644/238,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,601.16

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