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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,072 and 516,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,072 and 516,794 is: 1,136,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,072 : 516,794 = 516,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,072/516,794 = 516,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,072x = 516,794 × 516,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,072x = 267,076,038,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,076,038,436/235,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,145.68

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