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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,689 and 495,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,689 and 495,866 is: 1,065,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,689 : 495,866 = 495,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,689/495,866 = 495,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,689x = 495,866 × 495,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,689x = 245,883,089,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,883,089,956/230,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,863.96

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