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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,834 and 505,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,834 and 505,034 is: 1,090,770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,834 : 505,034 = 505,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,834/505,034 = 505,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,834x = 505,034 × 505,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,834x = 255,059,341,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,059,341,156/233,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,770.98

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