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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,414 and 504,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,414 and 504,422 is: 1,085,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,414 : 504,422 = 504,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,414/504,422 = 504,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,414x = 504,422 × 504,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,414x = 254,441,554,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,441,554,084/234,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,436.68

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