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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,964 and 376,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,964 and 376,785 is: 606,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,964 : 376,785 = 376,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,964/376,785 = 376,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,964x = 376,785 × 376,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,964x = 141,966,936,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,966,936,225/233,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,789.66

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