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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,022 and 508,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,022 and 508,864 is: 1,116,025.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,022 : 508,864 = 508,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,022/508,864 = 508,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,022x = 508,864 × 508,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,022x = 258,942,570,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,942,570,496/232,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,025.94

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