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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,309 and 499,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,309 and 499,774 is: 1,070,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,309 : 499,774 = 499,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,309/499,774 = 499,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,309x = 499,774 × 499,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,309x = 249,774,051,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,774,051,076/233,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,571.86

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