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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,436 and 483,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,436 and 483,108 is: 728,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,436 : 483,108 = 483,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,436/483,108 = 483,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,436x = 483,108 × 483,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,436x = 233,393,339,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,393,339,664/320,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,361.79

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