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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,163 and 507,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,163 and 507,496 is: 1,095,207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,163 : 507,496 = 507,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,163/507,496 = 507,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,163x = 507,496 × 507,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,163x = 257,552,190,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,552,190,016/235,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,207.11

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