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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,548 and 510,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,548 and 510,948 is: 1,108,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,548 : 510,948 = 510,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,548/510,948 = 510,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,548x = 510,948 × 510,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,548x = 261,067,858,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,067,858,704/235,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,342.50

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