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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,036 and 520,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,036 and 520,638 is: 1,158,214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,036 : 520,638 = 520,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,036/520,638 = 520,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,036x = 520,638 × 520,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,036x = 271,063,927,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,063,927,044/234,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,214.66

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