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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,946 and 509,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,946 and 509,406 is: 1,081,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,946 : 509,406 = 509,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,946/509,406 = 509,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,946x = 509,406 × 509,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,946x = 259,494,472,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,494,472,836/239,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,470.30

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