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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,110 and 554,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,110 and 554,912 is: 1,309,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,110 : 554,912 = 554,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,110/554,912 = 554,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,110x = 554,912 × 554,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,110x = 307,927,327,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,927,327,744/235,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,716.00

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