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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,566 and 510,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,566 and 510,750 is: 1,116,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,566 : 510,750 = 510,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,566/510,750 = 510,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,566x = 510,750 × 510,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,566x = 260,865,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,865,562,500/233,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,881.58

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