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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,682 and 511,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,682 and 511,272 is: 1,104,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,682 : 511,272 = 511,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,682/511,272 = 511,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,682x = 511,272 × 511,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,682x = 261,399,057,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,399,057,984/236,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,431.51

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