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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,674 and 502,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,674 and 502,196 is: 1,083,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,674 : 502,196 = 502,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,674/502,196 = 502,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,674x = 502,196 × 502,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,674x = 252,200,822,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,200,822,416/232,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,923.53

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