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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,154 and 507,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,154 and 507,172 is: 1,093,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,154 : 507,172 = 507,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,154/507,172 = 507,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,154x = 507,172 × 507,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,154x = 257,223,437,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,223,437,584/235,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,851.00

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