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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,168 and 503,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,168 and 503,119 is: 1,058,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,168 : 503,119 = 503,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,168/503,119 = 503,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,168x = 503,119 × 503,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,168x = 253,128,728,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,128,728,161/239,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,372.06

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