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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,163 and 524,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,163 and 524,975 is: 1,152,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,163 : 524,975 = 524,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,163/524,975 = 524,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,163x = 524,975 × 524,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,163x = 275,598,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,598,750,625/239,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152,346.94

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