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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,568 and 504,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,568 and 504,105 is: 1,074,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,568 : 504,105 = 504,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,568/504,105 = 504,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,568x = 504,105 × 504,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,568x = 254,121,851,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,121,851,025/236,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,202.14

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