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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,182 and 517,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,182 and 517,186 is: 1,137,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,182 : 517,186 = 517,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,182/517,186 = 517,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,182x = 517,186 × 517,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,182x = 267,481,358,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,481,358,596/235,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,337.72

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