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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,046 and 516,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,046 and 516,748 is: 1,136,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,046 : 516,748 = 516,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,046/516,748 = 516,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,046x = 516,748 × 516,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,046x = 267,028,495,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,028,495,504/235,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,069.09

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