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Finding the Third Proportional to 231,264 and 504,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 231,264 and 504,441 is: 1,100,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,264 : 504,441 = 504,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,264/504,441 = 504,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,264x = 504,441 × 504,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,264x = 254,460,722,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,460,722,481/231,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,304.08

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