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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,104 and 492,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,104 and 492,192 is: 1,052,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,104 : 492,192 = 492,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,104/492,192 = 492,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,104x = 492,192 × 492,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,104x = 242,252,964,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,252,964,864/230,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,797.71

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