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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,670 and 508,346.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,670 and 508,346.25 is: 1,105,901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,670 : 508,346.25 = 508,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,670/508,346.25 = 508,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,670x = 508,346.25 × 508,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,670x = 258,415,909,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,415,909,889.06/233,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,901.10

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