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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,770 and 509,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,770 and 509,660 is: 1,111,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,770 : 509,660 = 509,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,770/509,660 = 509,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,770x = 509,660 × 509,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,770x = 259,753,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,753,315,600/233,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,149.06

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