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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,667 and 499,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,667 and 499,242 is: 1,080,529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,667 : 499,242 = 499,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,667/499,242 = 499,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,667x = 499,242 × 499,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,667x = 249,242,574,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,242,574,564/230,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,529.83

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