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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,404 and 483,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,404 and 483,201 is: 991,840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,404 : 483,201 = 483,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,404/483,201 = 483,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,404x = 483,201 × 483,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,404x = 233,483,206,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,483,206,401/235,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,840.44

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