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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,111 and 505,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,111 and 505,158 is: 1,090,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,111 : 505,158 = 505,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,111/505,158 = 505,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,111x = 505,158 × 505,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,111x = 255,184,604,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,184,604,964/234,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,015.44

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