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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,328 and 518,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,328 and 518,280 is: 1,122,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,328 : 518,280 = 518,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,328/518,280 = 518,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,328x = 518,280 × 518,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,328x = 268,614,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,614,158,400/239,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,368.29

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