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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,762 and 509,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,762 and 509,174 is: 1,099,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,762 : 509,174 = 509,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,762/509,174 = 509,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,762x = 509,174 × 509,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,762x = 259,258,162,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,258,162,276/235,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,660.51

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