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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,162 and 524,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,162 and 524,974 is: 1,152,347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,162 : 524,974 = 524,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,162/524,974 = 524,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,162x = 524,974 × 524,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,162x = 275,597,700,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,597,700,676/239,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,347.37

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