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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,309 and 499,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,309 and 499,664 is: 1,070,100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,309 : 499,664 = 499,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,309/499,664 = 499,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,309x = 499,664 × 499,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,309x = 249,664,112,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,664,112,896/233,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,100.65

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