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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,552 and 510,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,552 and 510,727 is: 1,116,847.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,552 : 510,727 = 510,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,552/510,727 = 510,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,552x = 510,727 × 510,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,552x = 260,842,068,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,842,068,529/233,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,847.93

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