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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,754 and 457,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,754 and 457,748 is: 892,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,754 : 457,748 = 457,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,754/457,748 = 457,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,754x = 457,748 × 457,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,754x = 209,533,231,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,533,231,504/234,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,565.12

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