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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,257 and 508,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,257 and 508,717 is: 1,109,475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,257 : 508,717 = 508,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,257/508,717 = 508,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,257x = 508,717 × 508,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,257x = 258,792,986,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,792,986,089/233,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,475.75

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