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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,023 and 516,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,023 and 516,702 is: 1,135,978.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,023 : 516,702 = 516,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,023/516,702 = 516,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,023x = 516,702 × 516,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,023x = 266,980,956,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,980,956,804/235,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,978.00

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