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Finding the Third Proportional to 234,306 and 511,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 234,306 and 511,028 is: 1,114,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,306 : 511,028 = 511,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,306/511,028 = 511,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,306x = 511,028 × 511,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,306x = 261,149,616,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,149,616,784/234,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,566.49

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