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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,586 and 504,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,586 and 504,912 is: 1,105,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,586 : 504,912 = 504,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,586/504,912 = 504,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,586x = 504,912 × 504,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,586x = 254,936,127,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,936,127,744/230,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,601.07

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