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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,154 and 482,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,154 and 482,110 is: 735,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,154 : 482,110 = 482,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,154/482,110 = 482,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,154x = 482,110 × 482,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,154x = 232,430,052,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,430,052,100/316,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,179.86

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