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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,192 and 507,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,192 and 507,248 is: 1,094,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,192 : 507,248 = 507,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,192/507,248 = 507,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,192x = 507,248 × 507,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,192x = 257,300,533,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,300,533,504/235,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,002.06

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