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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,883 and 509,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,883 and 509,307 is: 1,099,670.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,883 : 509,307 = 509,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,883/509,307 = 509,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,883x = 509,307 × 509,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,883x = 259,393,620,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,393,620,249/235,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,670.69

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