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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,670 and 509,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,670 and 509,012 is: 1,099,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,670 : 509,012 = 509,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,670/509,012 = 509,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,670x = 509,012 × 509,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,670x = 259,093,216,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,093,216,144/235,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,389.89

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