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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,434 and 508,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,434 and 508,590 is: 1,098,667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,434 : 508,590 = 508,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,434/508,590 = 508,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,434x = 508,590 × 508,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,434x = 258,663,788,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,663,788,100/235,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,667.94

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