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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,274 and 495,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,274 and 495,539 is: 1,066,377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,274 : 495,539 = 495,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,274/495,539 = 495,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,274x = 495,539 × 495,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,274x = 245,558,900,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,558,900,521/230,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,377.01

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