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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,675 and 504,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,675 and 504,730 is: 1,085,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,675 : 504,730 = 504,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,675/504,730 = 504,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,675x = 504,730 × 504,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,675x = 254,752,372,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,752,372,900/234,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,553.95

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