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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,202 and 517,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,202 and 517,225 is: 1,137,412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,202 : 517,225 = 517,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,202/517,225 = 517,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,202x = 517,225 × 517,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,202x = 267,521,700,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,521,700,625/235,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,412.52

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