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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,486 and 492,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,486 and 492,871 is: 1,044,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,486 : 492,871 = 492,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,486/492,871 = 492,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,486x = 492,871 × 492,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,486x = 242,921,822,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,921,822,641/232,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,887.96

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