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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,760 and 457,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,760 and 457,760 is: 892,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,760 : 457,760 = 457,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,760/457,760 = 457,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,760x = 457,760 × 457,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,760x = 209,544,217,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,544,217,600/234,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,589.10

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