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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,312 and 498,348.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,312 and 498,348.50 is: 1,078,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,312 : 498,348.50 = 498,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,312/498,348.50 = 498,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,312x = 498,348.50 × 498,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,312x = 248,351,227,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,351,227,452.25/230,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,325.17

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