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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,926 and 513,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,926 and 513,322 is: 1,116,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,926 : 513,322 = 513,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,926/513,322 = 513,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,926x = 513,322 × 513,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,926x = 263,499,475,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,499,475,684/235,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,873.41

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