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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,082 and 516,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,082 and 516,814 is: 1,136,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,082 : 516,814 = 516,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,082/516,814 = 516,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,082x = 516,814 × 516,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,082x = 267,096,710,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,096,710,596/235,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,185.29

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