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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,084 and 500,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,084 and 500,152 is: 1,073,226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,084 : 500,152 = 500,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,084/500,152 = 500,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,084x = 500,152 × 500,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,084x = 250,152,023,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,152,023,104/233,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,226.92

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