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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,685 and 495,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,685 and 495,858 is: 1,065,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,685 : 495,858 = 495,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,685/495,858 = 495,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,685x = 495,858 × 495,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,685x = 245,875,156,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,875,156,164/230,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,848.04

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