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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,140.50 and 499,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,140.50 and 499,356 is: 1,069,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,140.50 : 499,356 = 499,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,140.50/499,356 = 499,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,140.50x = 499,356 × 499,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,140.50x = 249,356,414,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,356,414,736/233,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,554.26

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