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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,814 and 502,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,814 and 502,828 is: 1,076,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,814 : 502,828 = 502,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,814/502,828 = 502,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,814x = 502,828 × 502,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,814x = 252,835,997,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,835,997,584/234,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,750.10

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