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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,760 and 509,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,760 and 509,170 is: 1,099,652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,760 : 509,170 = 509,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,760/509,170 = 509,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,760x = 509,170 × 509,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,760x = 259,254,088,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,254,088,900/235,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,652.57

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