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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,560 and 504,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,560 and 504,860 is: 1,105,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,560 : 504,860 = 504,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,560/504,860 = 504,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,560x = 504,860 × 504,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,560x = 254,883,619,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,883,619,600/230,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,498.00

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