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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,282 and 492,475.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,282 and 492,475.25 is: 1,044,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,282 : 492,475.25 = 492,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,282/492,475.25 = 492,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,282x = 492,475.25 × 492,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,282x = 242,531,871,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,531,871,862.56/232,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,126.85

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