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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,467 and 514,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,467 and 514,947 is: 1,126,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,467 : 514,947 = 514,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,467/514,947 = 514,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,467x = 514,947 × 514,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,467x = 265,170,412,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,170,412,809/235,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,146.82

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