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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,949 and 496,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,949 and 496,278 is: 1,066,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,949 : 496,278 = 496,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,949/496,278 = 496,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,949x = 496,278 × 496,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,949x = 246,291,853,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,291,853,284/230,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,433.95

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