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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,248 and 508,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,248 and 508,080 is: 1,097,332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,248 : 508,080 = 508,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,248/508,080 = 508,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,248x = 508,080 × 508,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,248x = 258,145,286,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,145,286,400/235,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,332.54

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