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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,086 and 492,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,086 and 492,157 is: 1,052,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,086 : 492,157 = 492,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,086/492,157 = 492,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,086x = 492,157 × 492,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,086x = 242,218,512,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,218,512,649/230,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,730.34

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