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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,548 and 510,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,548 and 510,718 is: 1,116,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,548 : 510,718 = 510,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,548/510,718 = 510,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,548x = 510,718 × 510,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,548x = 260,832,875,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,832,875,524/233,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,827.70

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