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Finding the Third Proportional to 229,007 and 504,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 229,007 and 504,508 is: 1,111,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,007 : 504,508 = 504,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,007/504,508 = 504,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,007x = 504,508 × 504,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,007x = 254,528,322,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,528,322,064/229,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,443.41

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