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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,777 and 507,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,777 and 507,406 is: 1,101,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,777 : 507,406 = 507,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,777/507,406 = 507,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,777x = 507,406 × 507,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,777x = 257,460,848,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,460,848,836/233,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,309.58

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