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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,363.50 and 483,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,363.50 and 483,135 is: 991,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,363.50 : 483,135 = 483,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,363.50/483,135 = 483,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,363.50x = 483,135 × 483,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,363.50x = 233,419,428,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,419,428,225/235,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,740.13

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