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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,766 and 330,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,766 and 330,777 is: 468,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,766 : 330,777 = 330,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,766/330,777 = 330,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,766x = 330,777 × 330,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,766x = 109,413,423,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,413,423,729/233,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,046.78

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