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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,003 and 482,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,003 and 482,446 is: 990,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,003 : 482,446 = 482,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,003/482,446 = 482,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,003x = 482,446 × 482,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,003x = 232,754,142,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,754,142,916/235,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,430.52

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