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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,322 and 508,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,322 and 508,908 is: 1,114,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,322 : 508,908 = 508,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,322/508,908 = 508,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,322x = 508,908 × 508,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,322x = 258,987,352,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,987,352,464/232,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,777.56

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