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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,917 and 513,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,917 and 513,306 is: 1,116,846.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,917 : 513,306 = 513,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,917/513,306 = 513,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,917x = 513,306 × 513,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,917x = 263,483,049,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,483,049,636/235,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,846.39

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