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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,604 and 508,214.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,604 and 508,214.25 is: 1,105,639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,604 : 508,214.25 = 508,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,604/508,214.25 = 508,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,604x = 508,214.25 × 508,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,604x = 258,281,723,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,281,723,903.06/233,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,639.13

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