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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,664 and 521,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,664 and 521,606 is: 1,135,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,664 : 521,606 = 521,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,664/521,606 = 521,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,664x = 521,606 × 521,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,664x = 272,072,819,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,072,819,236/239,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,226.06

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