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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,836 and 502,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,836 and 502,768 is: 1,085,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,836 : 502,768 = 502,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,836/502,768 = 502,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,836x = 502,768 × 502,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,836x = 252,775,661,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,775,661,824/232,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,638.23

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