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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,772 and 507,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,772 and 507,396 is: 1,101,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,772 : 507,396 = 507,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,772/507,396 = 507,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,772x = 507,396 × 507,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,772x = 257,450,700,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,450,700,816/233,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,289.72

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