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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,961 and 504,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,961 and 504,004 is: 1,090,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,961 : 504,004 = 504,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,961/504,004 = 504,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,961x = 504,004 × 504,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,961x = 254,020,032,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,020,032,016/232,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,397.24

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