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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,925 and 513,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,925 and 513,264 is: 1,102,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,925 : 513,264 = 513,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,925/513,264 = 513,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,925x = 513,264 × 513,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,925x = 263,439,933,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439,933,696/238,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,605.14

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