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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,824 and 502,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,824 and 502,740 is: 1,085,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,824 : 502,740 = 502,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,824/502,740 = 502,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,824x = 502,740 × 502,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,824x = 252,747,507,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,747,507,600/232,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,573.26

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