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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,771 and 507,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,771 and 507,394 is: 1,101,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,771 : 507,394 = 507,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,771/507,394 = 507,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,771x = 507,394 × 507,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,771x = 257,448,671,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,448,671,236/233,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,285.75

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