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Finding the Third Proportional to 238,464 and 504,533.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 238,464 and 504,533.81 is: 1,067,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,464 : 504,533.81 = 504,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,464/504,533.81 = 504,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,464x = 504,533.81 × 504,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,464x = 254,554,367,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,554,367,955.79/238,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,475.04

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