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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,432 and 509,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,432 and 509,112 is: 1,110,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,432 : 509,112 = 509,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,432/509,112 = 509,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,432x = 509,112 × 509,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,432x = 259,195,028,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,195,028,544/233,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,366.31

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