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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,768 and 511,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,768 and 511,276 is: 1,118,216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,768 : 511,276 = 511,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,768/511,276 = 511,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,768x = 511,276 × 511,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,768x = 261,403,148,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,403,148,176/233,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,216.13

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