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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,140 and 492,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,140 and 492,265 is: 1,052,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,140 : 492,265 = 492,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,140/492,265 = 492,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,140x = 492,265 × 492,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,140x = 242,324,830,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,324,830,225/230,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,945.30

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