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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,949 and 505,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,949 and 505,578 is: 1,069,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,949 : 505,578 = 505,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,949/505,578 = 505,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,949x = 505,578 × 505,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,949x = 255,609,114,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,609,114,084/238,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,722.47

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