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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,038 and 484,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,038 and 484,224 is: 744,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,038 : 484,224 = 484,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,038/484,224 = 484,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,038x = 484,224 × 484,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,038x = 234,472,882,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,472,882,176/315,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,268.57

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