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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,946 and 513,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,946 and 513,358 is: 1,116,935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,946 : 513,358 = 513,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,946/513,358 = 513,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,946x = 513,358 × 513,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,946x = 263,536,436,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,536,436,164/235,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,935.38

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