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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,048 and 504,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,048 and 504,960 is: 1,089,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,048 : 504,960 = 504,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,048/504,960 = 504,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,048x = 504,960 × 504,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,048x = 254,984,601,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,984,601,600/234,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,454.31

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