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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,158 and 524,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,158 and 524,967 is: 1,152,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,158 : 524,967 = 524,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,158/524,967 = 524,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,158x = 524,967 × 524,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,158x = 275,590,351,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,590,351,089/239,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,335.91

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