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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,108 and 505,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,108 and 505,564 is: 1,087,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,108 : 505,564 = 505,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,108/505,564 = 505,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,108x = 505,564 × 505,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,108x = 255,594,958,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,594,958,096/235,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,138.50

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