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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,467 and 514,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,467 and 514,674 is: 1,124,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,467 : 514,674 = 514,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,467/514,674 = 514,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,467x = 514,674 × 514,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,467x = 264,889,326,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,889,326,276/235,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,953.08

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