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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,306 and 499,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,306 and 499,657 is: 1,070,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,306 : 499,657 = 499,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,306/499,657 = 499,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,306x = 499,657 × 499,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,306x = 249,657,117,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,657,117,649/233,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,084.43

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