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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,562 and 538,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,562 and 538,524 is: 1,257,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,562 : 538,524 = 538,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,562/538,524 = 538,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,562x = 538,524 × 538,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,562x = 290,008,098,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,008,098,576/230,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,831.29

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