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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,381.50 and 514,474.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,381.50 and 514,474.50 is: 1,124,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,381.50 : 514,474.50 = 514,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,381.50/514,474.50 = 514,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,381.50x = 514,474.50 × 514,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,381.50x = 264,684,011,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,684,011,150.25/235,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,489.44

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