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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,094 and 505,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,094 and 505,540 is: 1,087,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,094 : 505,540 = 505,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,094/505,540 = 505,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,094x = 505,540 × 505,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,094x = 255,570,691,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,570,691,600/235,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,100.02

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