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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,472 and 500,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,472 and 500,304 is: 1,086,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,472 : 500,304 = 500,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,472/500,304 = 500,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,472x = 500,304 × 500,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,472x = 250,304,092,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,304,092,416/230,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,049.90

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