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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,967 and 504,017.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,967 and 504,017.50 is: 1,090,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,967 : 504,017.50 = 504,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,967/504,017.50 = 504,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,967x = 504,017.50 × 504,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,967x = 254,033,640,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,033,640,306.25/232,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,427.57

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