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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,298 and 499,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,298 and 499,751 is: 1,070,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,298 : 499,751 = 499,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,298/499,751 = 499,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,298x = 499,751 × 499,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,298x = 249,751,062,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,751,062,001/233,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,523.80

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