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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,401 and 498,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,401 and 498,701 is: 1,070,144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,401 : 498,701 = 498,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,401/498,701 = 498,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,401x = 498,701 × 498,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,401x = 248,702,687,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,702,687,401/232,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,144.65

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