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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,088 and 518,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,088 and 518,680 is: 1,120,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,088 : 518,680 = 518,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,088/518,680 = 518,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,088x = 518,680 × 518,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,088x = 269,028,942,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,028,942,400/240,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,543.06

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