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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,065 and 511,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,065 and 511,152 is: 1,111,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,065 : 511,152 = 511,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,065/511,152 = 511,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,065x = 511,152 × 511,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,065x = 261,276,367,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,276,367,104/235,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,506.89

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