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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,085 and 492,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,085 and 492,156 is: 1,052,730.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,085 : 492,156 = 492,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,085/492,156 = 492,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,085x = 492,156 × 492,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,085x = 242,217,528,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,217,528,336/230,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,730.64

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