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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,006 and 505,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,006 and 505,370 is: 1,091,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,006 : 505,370 = 505,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,006/505,370 = 505,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,006x = 505,370 × 505,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,006x = 255,398,836,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,398,836,900/234,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,420.04

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