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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,340 and 504,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,340 and 504,042 is: 1,088,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,340 : 504,042 = 504,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,340/504,042 = 504,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,340x = 504,042 × 504,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,340x = 254,058,337,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,058,337,764/233,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,790.34

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