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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,272 and 495,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,272 and 495,535 is: 1,066,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,272 : 495,535 = 495,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,272/495,535 = 495,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,272x = 495,535 × 495,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,272x = 245,554,936,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,554,936,225/230,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,369.06

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