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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,239.19 and 500,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,239.19 and 500,823 is: 1,066,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,239.19 : 500,823 = 500,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,239.19/500,823 = 500,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,239.19x = 500,823 × 500,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,239.19x = 250,823,677,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,823,677,329/235,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,249.55

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