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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,675 and 504,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,675 and 504,732 is: 1,085,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,675 : 504,732 = 504,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,675/504,732 = 504,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,675x = 504,732 × 504,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,675x = 254,754,391,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,754,391,824/234,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,562.55

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