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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,272 and 509,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,272 and 509,328 is: 1,116,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,272 : 509,328 = 509,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,272/509,328 = 509,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,272x = 509,328 × 509,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,272x = 259,415,011,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,415,011,584/232,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,858.73

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