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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,152 and 507,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,152 and 507,476 is: 1,095,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,152 : 507,476 = 507,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,152/507,476 = 507,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,152x = 507,476 × 507,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,152x = 257,531,890,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,531,890,576/235,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,172.02

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