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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,266.50 and 481,254.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,266.50 and 481,254.75 is: 992,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,266.50 : 481,254.75 = 481,254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,266.50/481,254.75 = 481,254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,266.50x = 481,254.75 × 481,254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,266.50x = 231,606,134,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,606,134,397.56/233,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,882.11

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