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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,680 and 504,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,680 and 504,742 is: 1,085,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,680 : 504,742 = 504,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,680/504,742 = 504,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,680x = 504,742 × 504,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,680x = 254,764,486,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,764,486,564/234,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,582.44

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