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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,198 and 503,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,198 and 503,180 is: 1,058,495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,198 : 503,180 = 503,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,198/503,180 = 503,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,198x = 503,180 × 503,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,198x = 253,190,112,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,190,112,400/239,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,495.94

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