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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,142 and 508,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,142 and 508,440 is: 1,108,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,142 : 508,440 = 508,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,142/508,440 = 508,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,142x = 508,440 × 508,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,142x = 258,511,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,511,233,600/233,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,814.51

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