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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.84 and 504.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.84 and 504.09 is: 1,082.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 504.09 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/504.09 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 504.09 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 254,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,110.51/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.04

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