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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,973 and 509,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,973 and 509,565 is: 1,114,534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,973 : 509,565 = 509,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,973/509,565 = 509,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,973x = 509,565 × 509,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,973x = 259,656,489,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,656,489,225/232,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,534.69

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