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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,396 and 509,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,396 and 509,035 is: 1,110,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,396 : 509,035 = 509,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,396/509,035 = 509,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,396x = 509,035 × 509,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,396x = 259,116,631,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,116,631,225/233,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,201.68

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