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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,162 and 482,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,162 and 482,122 is: 735,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,162 : 482,122 = 482,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,162/482,122 = 482,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,162x = 482,122 × 482,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,162x = 232,441,622,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,441,622,884/316,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,197.85

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