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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,712 and 511,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,712 and 511,650 is: 1,120,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,712 : 511,650 = 511,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,712/511,650 = 511,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,712x = 511,650 × 511,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,712x = 261,785,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,785,722,500/233,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,121.01

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