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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,171 and 482,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,171 and 482,165 is: 735,308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,171 : 482,165 = 482,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,171/482,165 = 482,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,171x = 482,165 × 482,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,171x = 232,483,087,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,483,087,225/316,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,308.07

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