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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,775 and 507,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,775 and 507,402 is: 1,101,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,775 : 507,402 = 507,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,775/507,402 = 507,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,775x = 507,402 × 507,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,775x = 257,456,789,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,456,789,604/233,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,301.63

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