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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,831 and 505,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,831 and 505,030 is: 1,090,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,831 : 505,030 = 505,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,831/505,030 = 505,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,831x = 505,030 × 505,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,831x = 255,055,300,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,055,300,900/233,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,767.70

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