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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,670 and 508,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,670 and 508,344 is: 1,105,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,670 : 508,344 = 508,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,670/508,344 = 508,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,670x = 508,344 × 508,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,670x = 258,413,622,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,413,622,336/233,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,891.31

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