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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,669 and 508,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,669 and 508,342 is: 1,105,887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,669 : 508,342 = 508,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,669/508,342 = 508,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,669x = 508,342 × 508,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,669x = 258,411,588,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,411,588,964/233,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,887.34

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