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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,928 and 499,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,928 and 499,060 is: 1,069,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,928 : 499,060 = 499,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,928/499,060 = 499,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,928x = 499,060 × 499,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,928x = 249,060,883,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,060,883,600/232,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,261.25

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