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Finding the Third Proportional to 239,964 and 519,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 239,964 and 519,672 is: 1,125,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,964 : 519,672 = 519,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,964/519,672 = 519,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,964x = 519,672 × 519,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,964x = 270,058,987,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,058,987,584/239,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,414.59

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