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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,708 and 521,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,708 and 521,239 is: 1,133,421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,708 : 521,239 = 521,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,708/521,239 = 521,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,708x = 521,239 × 521,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,708x = 271,690,095,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,690,095,121/239,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,421.06

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