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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,673 and 350,122.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,673 and 350,122.50 is: 524,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,673 : 350,122.50 = 350,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,673/350,122.50 = 350,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,673x = 350,122.50 × 350,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,673x = 122,585,765,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,585,765,006.25/233,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,603.89

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