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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,117.63 and 492,216.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,117.63 and 492,216.75 is: 1,052,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,117.63 : 492,216.75 = 492,216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,117.63/492,216.75 = 492,216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,117.63x = 492,216.75 × 492,216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,117.63x = 242,277,328,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,277,328,980.56/230,117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,841.25

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