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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,928 and 509,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,928 and 509,224 is: 1,099,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,928 : 509,224 = 509,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,928/509,224 = 509,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,928x = 509,224 × 509,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,928x = 259,309,082,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,309,082,176/235,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,102.62

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