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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,027 and 500,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,027 and 500,554 is: 1,089,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,027 : 500,554 = 500,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,027/500,554 = 500,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,027x = 500,554 × 500,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,027x = 250,554,306,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,554,306,916/230,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,238.68

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