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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,608 and 502,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,608 and 502,753 is: 1,081,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,608 : 502,753 = 502,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,608/502,753 = 502,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,608x = 502,753 × 502,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,608x = 252,760,579,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,760,579,009/233,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,985.97

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