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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,814 and 520,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,814 and 520,899 is: 1,175,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,814 : 520,899 = 520,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,814/520,899 = 520,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,814x = 520,899 × 520,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,814x = 271,335,768,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,335,768,201/230,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,560.27

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