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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,220 and 503,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,220 and 503,226 is: 1,058,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,220 : 503,226 = 503,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,220/503,226 = 503,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,220x = 503,226 × 503,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,220x = 253,236,407,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,236,407,076/239,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,592.12

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