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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,050 and 504,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,050 and 504,151 is: 1,085,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,050 : 504,151 = 504,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,050/504,151 = 504,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,050x = 504,151 × 504,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,050x = 254,168,230,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,168,230,801/234,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,956.98

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