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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,908 and 513,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,908 and 513,034 is: 1,097,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,908 : 513,034 = 513,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,908/513,034 = 513,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,908x = 513,034 × 513,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,908x = 263,203,885,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,203,885,156/239,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,103.41

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