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Finding the Third Proportional to 231,669 and 507,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 231,669 and 507,625 is: 1,112,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,669 : 507,625 = 507,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,669/507,625 = 507,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,669x = 507,625 × 507,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,669x = 257,683,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,683,140,625/231,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,290.12

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