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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,816 and 511,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,816 and 511,368 is: 1,118,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,816 : 511,368 = 511,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,816/511,368 = 511,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,816x = 511,368 × 511,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,816x = 261,497,231,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,497,231,424/233,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,388.95

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