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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,786 and 507,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,786 and 507,423 is: 1,101,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,786 : 507,423 = 507,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,786/507,423 = 507,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,786x = 507,423 × 507,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,786x = 257,478,100,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,478,100,929/233,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,340.97

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