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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,094 and 500,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,094 and 500,172 is: 1,073,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,094 : 500,172 = 500,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,094/500,172 = 500,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,094x = 500,172 × 500,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,094x = 250,172,029,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,172,029,584/233,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,266.71

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