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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,747 and 505,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,747 and 505,998 is: 1,090,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,747 : 505,998 = 505,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,747/505,998 = 505,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,747x = 505,998 × 505,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,747x = 256,033,976,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,033,976,004/234,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,680.50

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