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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,488 and 504,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,488 and 504,144 is: 1,093,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,488 : 504,144 = 504,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,488/504,144 = 504,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,488x = 504,144 × 504,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,488x = 254,161,172,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,161,172,736/232,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,222.76

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