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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,952 and 509,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,952 and 509,440 is: 1,099,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,952 : 509,440 = 509,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,952/509,440 = 509,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,952x = 509,440 × 509,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,952x = 259,529,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,529,113,600/235,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,923.35

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