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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,968 and 509,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,968 and 509,502 is: 1,100,116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,968 : 509,502 = 509,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,968/509,502 = 509,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,968x = 509,502 × 509,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,968x = 259,592,288,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,592,288,004/235,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,116.49

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