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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,919 and 513,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,919 and 513,310 is: 1,116,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,919 : 513,310 = 513,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,919/513,310 = 513,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,919x = 513,310 × 513,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,919x = 263,487,156,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,487,156,100/235,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,854.33

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