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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,996 and 507,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,996 and 507,207 is: 1,085,499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,996 : 507,207 = 507,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,996/507,207 = 507,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,996x = 507,207 × 507,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,996x = 257,258,940,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,258,940,849/236,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,499.08

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