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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,266 and 496,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,266 and 496,816 is: 1,071,917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,266 : 496,816 = 496,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,266/496,816 = 496,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,266x = 496,816 × 496,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,266x = 246,826,137,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,826,137,856/230,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,917.43

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