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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,214 and 508,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,214 and 508,716 is: 1,114,454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,214 : 508,716 = 508,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,214/508,716 = 508,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,214x = 508,716 × 508,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,214x = 258,791,968,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,791,968,656/232,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,454.64

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