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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,775 and 509,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,775 and 509,670 is: 1,111,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,775 : 509,670 = 509,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,775/509,670 = 509,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,775x = 509,670 × 509,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,775x = 259,763,508,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,763,508,900/233,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,168.90

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