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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,035 and 491,524.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,035 and 491,524.50 is: 1,041,206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,035 : 491,524.50 = 491,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,035/491,524.50 = 491,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,035x = 491,524.50 × 491,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,035x = 241,596,334,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,596,334,100.25/232,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,206.43

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