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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,469 and 514,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,469 and 514,650 is: 1,124,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,469 : 514,650 = 514,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,469/514,650 = 514,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,469x = 514,650 × 514,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,469x = 264,864,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,864,622,500/235,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,838.61

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