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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,937 and 507,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,937 and 507,234 is: 1,114,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,937 : 507,234 = 507,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,937/507,234 = 507,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,937x = 507,234 × 507,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,937x = 257,286,330,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,286,330,756/230,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,097.48

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