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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,281 and 492,473.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,281 and 492,473.25 is: 1,044,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,281 : 492,473.25 = 492,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,281/492,473.25 = 492,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,281x = 492,473.25 × 492,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,281x = 242,529,901,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,529,901,965.56/232,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,122.86

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