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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,622 and 508,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,622 and 508,257 is: 1,105,739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,622 : 508,257 = 508,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,622/508,257 = 508,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,622x = 508,257 × 508,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,622x = 258,325,178,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,325,178,049/233,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,739.95

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