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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,675 and 504,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,675 and 504,728 is: 1,085,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,675 : 504,728 = 504,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,675/504,728 = 504,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,675x = 504,728 × 504,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,675x = 254,750,353,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,750,353,984/234,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,545.35

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