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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,323.50 and 498,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,323.50 and 498,369 is: 1,078,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,323.50 : 498,369 = 498,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,323.50/498,369 = 498,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,323.50x = 498,369 × 498,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,323.50x = 248,371,660,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,371,660,161/230,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,360.05

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