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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,779.50 and 511,305.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,779.50 and 511,305.75 is: 1,118,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,779.50 : 511,305.75 = 511,305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,779.50/511,305.75 = 511,305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,779.50x = 511,305.75 × 511,305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,779.50x = 261,433,569,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,433,569,983.06/233,779.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,291.25

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