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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,346 and 503,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,346 and 503,244 is: 1,099,452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,346 : 503,244 = 503,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,346/503,244 = 503,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,346x = 503,244 × 503,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,346x = 253,254,523,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,254,523,536/230,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,452.66

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