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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,807 and 507,130.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,807 and 507,130.50 is: 1,095,288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,807 : 507,130.50 = 507,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,807/507,130.50 = 507,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,807x = 507,130.50 × 507,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,807x = 257,181,344,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,181,344,030.25/234,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095,288.23

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