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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,778 and 500,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,778 and 500,922 is: 1,087,291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,778 : 500,922 = 500,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,778/500,922 = 500,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,778x = 500,922 × 500,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,778x = 250,922,850,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,922,850,084/230,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,291.03

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