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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,469 and 510,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,469 and 510,043 is: 1,104,790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,469 : 510,043 = 510,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,469/510,043 = 510,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,469x = 510,043 × 510,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,469x = 260,143,861,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,143,861,849/235,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,790.28

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