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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,676 and 506,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,676 and 506,718 is: 1,098,799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,676 : 506,718 = 506,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,676/506,718 = 506,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,676x = 506,718 × 506,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,676x = 256,763,131,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,763,131,524/233,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,799.75

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