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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,150 and 507,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,150 and 507,472 is: 1,095,164.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,150 : 507,472 = 507,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,150/507,472 = 507,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,150x = 507,472 × 507,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,150x = 257,527,830,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,527,830,784/235,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,164.07

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