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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,425 and 503,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,425 and 503,160 is: 1,075,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,425 : 503,160 = 503,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,425/503,160 = 503,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,425x = 503,160 × 503,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,425x = 253,169,985,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,169,985,600/235,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,374.26

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