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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,958.63 and 511,283.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,958.63 and 511,283.25 is: 1,107,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,958.63 : 511,283.25 = 511,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,958.63/511,283.25 = 511,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,958.63x = 511,283.25 × 511,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,958.63x = 261,410,561,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,410,561,730.56/235,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,866.10

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