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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,999 and 376,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,999 and 376,839 is: 606,872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,999 : 376,839 = 376,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,999/376,839 = 376,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,999x = 376,839 × 376,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,999x = 142,007,631,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,007,631,921/233,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,872.82

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