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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,964 and 509,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,964 and 509,494 is: 1,100,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,964 : 509,494 = 509,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,964/509,494 = 509,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,964x = 509,494 × 509,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,964x = 259,584,136,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,584,136,036/235,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,100.59

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