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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,264 and 508,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,264 and 508,749 is: 1,109,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,264 : 508,749 = 508,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,264/508,749 = 508,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,264x = 508,749 × 508,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,264x = 258,825,545,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,825,545,001/233,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,582.04

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