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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,188 and 503,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,188 and 503,160 is: 1,058,456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,188 : 503,160 = 503,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,188/503,160 = 503,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,188x = 503,160 × 503,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,188x = 253,169,985,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,169,985,600/239,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,456.05

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