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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,444 and 514,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,444 and 514,624 is: 1,124,844.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,444 : 514,624 = 514,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,444/514,624 = 514,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,444x = 514,624 × 514,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,444x = 264,837,861,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,837,861,376/235,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,844.38

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