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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,580 and 504,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,580 and 504,896 is: 1,105,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,580 : 504,896 = 504,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,580/504,896 = 504,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,580x = 504,896 × 504,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,580x = 254,919,970,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,919,970,816/230,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,559.77

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