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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,338 and 509,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,338 and 509,988 is: 1,105,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,338 : 509,988 = 509,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,338/509,988 = 509,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,338x = 509,988 × 509,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,338x = 260,087,760,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,087,760,144/235,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,166.87

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