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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,675 and 508,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,675 and 508,360 is: 1,105,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,675 : 508,360 = 508,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,675/508,360 = 508,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,675x = 508,360 × 508,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,675x = 258,429,889,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,429,889,600/233,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,937.26

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