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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,331 and 499,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,331 and 499,254 is: 1,082,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,331 : 499,254 = 499,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,331/499,254 = 499,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,331x = 499,254 × 499,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,331x = 249,254,556,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,254,556,516/230,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,158.10

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