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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,572 and 502,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,572 and 502,320 is: 1,084,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,572 : 502,320 = 502,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,572/502,320 = 502,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,572x = 502,320 × 502,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,572x = 252,325,382,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,325,382,400/232,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084,934.48

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