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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,446 and 510,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,446 and 510,009 is: 1,104,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,446 : 510,009 = 510,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,446/510,009 = 510,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,446x = 510,009 × 510,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,446x = 260,109,180,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,109,180,081/235,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,750.90

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