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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,388 and 483,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,388 and 483,169 is: 991,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,388 : 483,169 = 483,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,388/483,169 = 483,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,388x = 483,169 × 483,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,388x = 233,452,282,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,452,282,561/235,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,776.48

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