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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,671 and 508,348.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,671 and 508,348.25 is: 1,105,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,671 : 508,348.25 = 508,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,671/508,348.25 = 508,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,671x = 508,348.25 × 508,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,671x = 258,417,943,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,417,943,278.06/233,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,905.07

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