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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,954 and 525,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,954 and 525,107 is: 1,149,125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,954 : 525,107 = 525,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,954/525,107 = 525,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,954x = 525,107 × 525,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,954x = 275,737,361,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,737,361,449/239,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,125.92

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