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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,962 and 504,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,962 and 504,006 is: 1,090,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,962 : 504,006 = 504,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,962/504,006 = 504,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,962x = 504,006 × 504,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,962x = 254,022,048,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,022,048,036/232,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,401.22

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