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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,796 and 507,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,796 and 507,444 is: 1,101,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,796 : 507,444 = 507,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,796/507,444 = 507,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,796x = 507,444 × 507,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,796x = 257,499,413,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,499,413,136/233,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,385.02

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