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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,904 and 516,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,904 and 516,672 is: 1,112,736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,904 : 516,672 = 516,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,904/516,672 = 516,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,904x = 516,672 × 516,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,904x = 266,949,955,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,949,955,584/239,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,736.58

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