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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,814 and 524,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,814 and 524,718 is: 1,148,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,814 : 524,718 = 524,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,814/524,718 = 524,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,814x = 524,718 × 524,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,814x = 275,328,979,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,328,979,524/239,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,093.85

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