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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,652 and 511,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,652 and 511,530 is: 1,119,883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,652 : 511,530 = 511,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,652/511,530 = 511,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,652x = 511,530 × 511,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,652x = 261,662,940,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,662,940,900/233,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,883.16

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