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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,134 and 507,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,134 and 507,440 is: 1,095,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,134 : 507,440 = 507,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,134/507,440 = 507,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,134x = 507,440 × 507,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,134x = 257,495,353,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,495,353,600/235,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,100.47

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