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Finding the Third Proportional to 236,574 and 504,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 236,574 and 504,117 is: 1,074,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,574 : 504,117 = 504,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,574/504,117 = 504,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,574x = 504,117 × 504,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,574x = 254,133,949,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,133,949,689/236,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,226.03

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