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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,635 and 485,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,635 and 485,094 is: 998,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,635 : 485,094 = 485,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,635/485,094 = 485,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,635x = 485,094 × 485,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,635x = 235,316,188,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,316,188,836/235,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,647.01

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