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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,655 and 510,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,655 and 510,553 is: 1,115,595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,655 : 510,553 = 510,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,655/510,553 = 510,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,655x = 510,553 × 510,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,655x = 260,664,365,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,664,365,809/233,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,595.07

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