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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,419 and 513,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,419 and 513,027 is: 1,113,263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,419 : 513,027 = 513,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,419/513,027 = 513,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,419x = 513,027 × 513,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,419x = 263,196,702,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,196,702,729/236,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,263.75

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