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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,068 and 516,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,068 and 516,786 is: 1,136,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,068 : 516,786 = 516,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,068/516,786 = 516,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,068x = 516,786 × 516,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,068x = 267,067,769,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,067,769,796/235,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,129.84

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