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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,994 and 505,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,994 and 505,348 is: 1,091,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,994 : 505,348 = 505,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,994/505,348 = 505,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,994x = 505,348 × 505,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,994x = 255,376,601,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,376,601,104/233,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,380.98

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