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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,958 and 513,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,958 and 513,388 is: 1,117,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,958 : 513,388 = 513,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,958/513,388 = 513,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,958x = 513,388 × 513,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,958x = 263,567,238,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,567,238,544/235,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117,009.12

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