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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,929 and 499,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,929 and 499,062 is: 1,069,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,929 : 499,062 = 499,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,929/499,062 = 499,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,929x = 499,062 × 499,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,929x = 249,062,879,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,062,879,844/232,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,265.23

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