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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,965 and 496,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,965 and 496,306 is: 1,066,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,965 : 496,306 = 496,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,965/496,306 = 496,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,965x = 496,306 × 496,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,965x = 246,319,645,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,319,645,636/230,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,480.40

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