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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,743.69 and 495,978.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,743.69 and 495,978.19 is: 1,066,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,743.69 : 495,978.19 = 495,978.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,743.69/495,978.19 = 495,978.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,743.69x = 495,978.19 × 495,978.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,743.69x = 245,994,362,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,994,362,475.79/230,743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,093.57

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