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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,768 and 507,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,768 and 507,232 is: 1,086,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,768 : 507,232 = 507,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,768/507,232 = 507,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,768x = 507,232 × 507,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,768x = 257,284,301,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,284,301,824/236,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,651.50

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