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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,436 and 510,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,436 and 510,160 is: 1,105,452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,436 : 510,160 = 510,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,436/510,160 = 510,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,436x = 510,160 × 510,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,436x = 260,263,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,263,225,600/235,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,452.12

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