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Finding the Third Proportional to 231,327 and 504,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 231,327 and 504,567 is: 1,100,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,327 : 504,567 = 504,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,327/504,567 = 504,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,327x = 504,567 × 504,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,327x = 254,587,857,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,587,857,489/231,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,554.01

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