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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,094 and 516,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,094 and 516,838 is: 1,136,232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,094 : 516,838 = 516,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,094/516,838 = 516,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,094x = 516,838 × 516,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,094x = 267,121,518,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,121,518,244/235,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,232.82

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