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Finding the Third Proportional to 233,967 and 511,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 233,967 and 511,563 is: 1,118,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,967 : 511,563 = 511,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,967/511,563 = 511,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,967x = 511,563 × 511,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,967x = 261,696,702,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,696,702,969/233,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,519.72

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