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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,034 and 502,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,034 and 502,714 is: 1,098,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,034 : 502,714 = 502,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,034/502,714 = 502,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,034x = 502,714 × 502,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,034x = 252,721,365,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,721,365,796/230,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,626.14

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