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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,577 and 496,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,577 and 496,730 is: 1,070,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,577 : 496,730 = 496,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,577/496,730 = 496,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,577x = 496,730 × 496,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,577x = 246,740,692,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,740,692,900/230,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,101.06

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