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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,554 and 502,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,554 and 502,287 is: 1,084,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,554 : 502,287 = 502,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,554/502,287 = 502,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,554x = 502,287 × 502,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,554x = 252,292,230,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,292,230,369/232,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,875.90

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