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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,553 and 510,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,553 and 510,729 is: 1,116,851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,553 : 510,729 = 510,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,553/510,729 = 510,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,553x = 510,729 × 510,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,553x = 260,844,111,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,844,111,441/233,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,851.90

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