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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,748 and 504,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,748 and 504,400 is: 1,088,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,748 : 504,400 = 504,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,748/504,400 = 504,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,748x = 504,400 × 504,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,748x = 254,419,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,419,360,000/233,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,434.38

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