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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,152 and 507,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,152 and 507,474 is: 1,095,163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,152 : 507,474 = 507,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,152/507,474 = 507,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,152x = 507,474 × 507,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,152x = 257,529,860,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,529,860,676/235,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,163.39

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