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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,026 and 509,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,026 and 509,664 is: 1,114,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,026 : 509,664 = 509,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,026/509,664 = 509,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,026x = 509,664 × 509,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,026x = 259,757,392,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,757,392,896/233,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,714.21

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