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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,654 and 511,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,654 and 511,534 is: 1,119,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,654 : 511,534 = 511,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,654/511,534 = 511,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,654x = 511,534 × 511,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,654x = 261,667,033,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,667,033,156/233,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,891.09

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