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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,413 and 483,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,413 and 483,219 is: 991,876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,413 : 483,219 = 483,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,413/483,219 = 483,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,413x = 483,219 × 483,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,413x = 233,500,601,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,500,601,961/235,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,876.41

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