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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,572 and 504,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,572 and 504,808 is: 1,081,754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,572 : 504,808 = 504,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,572/504,808 = 504,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,572x = 504,808 × 504,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,572x = 254,831,116,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,831,116,864/235,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,754.69

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