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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,864 and 528,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,864 and 528,022 is: 1,162,355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,864 : 528,022 = 528,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,864/528,022 = 528,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,864x = 528,022 × 528,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,864x = 278,807,232,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,807,232,484/239,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,355.47

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