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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,796 and 511,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,796 and 511,341 is: 1,118,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,796 : 511,341 = 511,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,796/511,341 = 511,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,796x = 511,341 × 511,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,796x = 261,469,618,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,469,618,281/233,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,366.52

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