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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,706 and 526,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,706 and 526,068 is: 1,154,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,706 : 526,068 = 526,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,706/526,068 = 526,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,706x = 526,068 × 526,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,706x = 276,747,540,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,747,540,624/239,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,529.05

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