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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,436 and 508,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,436 and 508,594 is: 1,098,675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,436 : 508,594 = 508,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,436/508,594 = 508,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,436x = 508,594 × 508,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,436x = 258,667,856,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,667,856,836/235,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,675.89

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