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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,434 and 511,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,434 and 511,003 is: 1,109,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,434 : 511,003 = 511,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,434/511,003 = 511,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,434x = 511,003 × 511,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,434x = 261,124,066,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,124,066,009/235,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,117.91

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