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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,023.50 and 504,130.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,023.50 and 504,130.50 is: 1,090,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,023.50 : 504,130.50 = 504,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,023.50/504,130.50 = 504,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,023.50x = 504,130.50 × 504,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,023.50x = 254,147,561,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,147,561,030.25/233,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,652.06

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