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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,766 and 511,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,766 and 511,272 is: 1,118,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,766 : 511,272 = 511,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,766/511,272 = 511,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,766x = 511,272 × 511,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,766x = 261,399,057,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,399,057,984/233,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,208.20

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