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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,382 and 510,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,382 and 510,654 is: 1,103,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,382 : 510,654 = 510,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,382/510,654 = 510,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,382x = 510,654 × 510,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,382x = 260,767,507,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,767,507,716/236,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,161.44

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