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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,950 and 513,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,950 and 513,366 is: 1,116,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,950 : 513,366 = 513,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,950/513,366 = 513,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,950x = 513,366 × 513,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,950x = 263,544,649,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,544,649,956/235,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,951.26

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