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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,689 and 509,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,689 and 509,030 is: 1,099,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,689 : 509,030 = 509,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,689/509,030 = 509,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,689x = 509,030 × 509,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,689x = 259,111,540,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,111,540,900/235,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,379.02

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