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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,004 and 508,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,004 and 508,435 is: 1,133,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,004 : 508,435 = 508,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,004/508,435 = 508,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,004x = 508,435 × 508,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,004x = 258,506,149,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,506,149,225/228,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,779.01

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