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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,977.50 and 376,699.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,977.50 and 376,699.50 is: 606,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,977.50 : 376,699.50 = 376,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,977.50/376,699.50 = 376,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,977.50x = 376,699.50 × 376,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,977.50x = 141,902,513,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,902,513,300.25/233,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,479.31

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