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Finding the Third Proportional to 232,952 and 496,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 232,952 and 496,408 is: 1,057,818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,952 : 496,408 = 496,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,952/496,408 = 496,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,952x = 496,408 × 496,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,952x = 246,420,902,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,420,902,464/232,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,818.36

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