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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,718 and 507,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,718 and 507,180 is: 1,100,606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,718 : 507,180 = 507,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,718/507,180 = 507,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,718x = 507,180 × 507,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,718x = 257,231,552,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,231,552,400/233,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,606.51

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