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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,254 and 508,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,254 and 508,712 is: 1,109,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,254 : 508,712 = 508,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,254/508,712 = 508,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,254x = 508,712 × 508,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,254x = 258,787,898,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,787,898,944/233,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,468.21

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