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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,287 and 511,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,287 and 511,772 is: 1,122,696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,287 : 511,772 = 511,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,287/511,772 = 511,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,287x = 511,772 × 511,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,287x = 261,910,579,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,910,579,984/233,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,696.85

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