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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,262 and 495,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,262 and 495,516 is: 1,066,333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,262 : 495,516 = 495,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,262/495,516 = 495,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,262x = 495,516 × 495,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,262x = 245,536,106,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,536,106,256/230,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,333.60

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