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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,444 and 508,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,444 and 508,796 is: 1,099,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,444 : 508,796 = 508,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,444/508,796 = 508,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,444x = 508,796 × 508,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,444x = 258,873,369,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,873,369,616/235,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,511.43

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