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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,091 and 492,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,091 and 492,167 is: 1,052,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,091 : 492,167 = 492,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,091/492,167 = 492,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,091x = 492,167 × 492,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,091x = 242,228,355,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,228,355,889/230,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,750.24

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