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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,268 and 500,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,268 and 500,478 is: 1,087,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,268 : 500,478 = 500,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,268/500,478 = 500,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,268x = 500,478 × 500,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,268x = 250,478,228,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,478,228,484/230,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,768.29

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