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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,385 and 511,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,385 and 511,950 is: 1,123,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,385 : 511,950 = 511,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,385/511,950 = 511,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,385x = 511,950 × 511,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,385x = 262,092,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,092,802,500/233,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,006.20

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