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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,948 and 525,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,948 and 525,095 is: 1,149,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,948 : 525,095 = 525,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,948/525,095 = 525,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,948x = 525,095 × 525,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,948x = 275,724,759,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,724,759,025/239,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,102.13

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