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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,810 and 508,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,810 and 508,266 is: 1,109,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,810 : 508,266 = 508,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,810/508,266 = 508,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,810x = 508,266 × 508,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,810x = 258,334,326,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,334,326,756/232,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,635.87

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