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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,504.50 and 510,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,504.50 and 510,105 is: 1,104,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,504.50 : 510,105 = 510,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,504.50/510,105 = 510,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,504.50x = 510,105 × 510,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,504.50x = 260,207,111,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,207,111,025/235,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,892.31

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