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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,874 and 513,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,874 and 513,778 is: 1,128,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,874 : 513,778 = 513,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,874/513,778 = 513,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,874x = 513,778 × 513,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,874x = 263,967,833,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,967,833,284/233,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,675.41

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