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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,991 and 376,825.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,991 and 376,825.50 is: 606,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,991 : 376,825.50 = 376,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,991/376,825.50 = 376,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,991x = 376,825.50 × 376,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,991x = 141,997,457,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,997,457,450.25/233,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,850.08

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