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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,740 and 511,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,740 and 511,708 is: 1,120,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,740 : 511,708 = 511,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,740/511,708 = 511,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,740x = 511,708 × 511,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,740x = 261,845,077,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,845,077,264/233,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,240.77

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