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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,963 and 504,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,963 and 504,008 is: 1,090,405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,963 : 504,008 = 504,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,963/504,008 = 504,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,963x = 504,008 × 504,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,963x = 254,024,064,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,024,064,064/232,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,405.19

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