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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,307 and 499,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,307 and 499,660 is: 1,070,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,307 : 499,660 = 499,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,307/499,660 = 499,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,307x = 499,660 × 499,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,307x = 249,660,115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,660,115,600/233,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,092.69

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