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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,127 and 275,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,127 and 275,706 is: 326,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,127 : 275,706 = 275,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,127/275,706 = 275,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,127x = 275,706 × 275,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,127x = 76,013,798,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,013,798,436/233,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,061.75

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