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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,141 and 476,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,141 and 476,258 is: 985,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,141 : 476,258 = 476,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,141/476,258 = 476,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,141x = 476,258 × 476,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,141x = 226,821,682,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,821,682,564/230,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,577.03

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