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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,263 and 495,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,263 and 495,518 is: 1,066,337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,263 : 495,518 = 495,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,263/495,518 = 495,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,263x = 495,518 × 495,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,263x = 245,538,088,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,538,088,324/230,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,337.57

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