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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,939 and 496,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,939 and 496,258 is: 1,066,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,939 : 496,258 = 496,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,939/496,258 = 496,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,939x = 496,258 × 496,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,939x = 246,272,002,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,272,002,564/230,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,394.17

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