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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,469 and 483,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,469 and 483,451 is: 992,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,469 : 483,451 = 483,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,469/483,451 = 483,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,469x = 483,451 × 483,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,469x = 233,724,869,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,724,869,401/235,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,592.95

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