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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,055 and 516,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,055 and 516,766 is: 1,136,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,055 : 516,766 = 516,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,055/516,766 = 516,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,055x = 516,766 × 516,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,055x = 267,047,098,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,047,098,756/235,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,104.74

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