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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,014 and 505,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,014 and 505,387 is: 1,091,456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,014 : 505,387 = 505,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,014/505,387 = 505,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,014x = 505,387 × 505,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,014x = 255,416,019,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,416,019,769/234,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,456.15

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