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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,950 and 525,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,950 and 525,098 is: 1,149,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,950 : 525,098 = 525,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,950/525,098 = 525,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,950x = 525,098 × 525,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,950x = 275,727,909,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,727,909,604/239,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,105.69

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