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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,287.88 and 511,773.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,287.88 and 511,773.75 is: 1,122,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,287.88 : 511,773.75 = 511,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,287.88/511,773.75 = 511,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,287.88x = 511,773.75 × 511,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,287.88x = 261,912,371,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,912,371,189.06/233,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,700.32

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