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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,668 and 499,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,668 and 499,243 is: 1,080,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,668 : 499,243 = 499,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,668/499,243 = 499,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,668x = 499,243 × 499,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,668x = 249,243,573,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,243,573,049/230,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,529.48

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