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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,380 and 507,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,380 and 507,402 is: 1,107,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,380 : 507,402 = 507,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,380/507,402 = 507,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,380x = 507,402 × 507,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,380x = 257,456,789,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,456,789,604/232,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,912.86

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