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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,933 and 496,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,933 and 496,246 is: 1,066,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,933 : 496,246 = 496,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,933/496,246 = 496,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,933x = 496,246 × 496,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,933x = 246,260,092,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,260,092,516/230,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,370.30

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