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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,681 and 504,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,681 and 504,729 is: 1,085,521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,681 : 504,729 = 504,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,681/504,729 = 504,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,681x = 504,729 × 504,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,681x = 254,751,363,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,751,363,441/234,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,521.89

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