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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,236 and 483,131.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,236 and 483,131.25 is: 724,362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,236 : 483,131.25 = 483,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,236/483,131.25 = 483,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,236x = 483,131.25 × 483,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,236x = 233,415,804,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,415,804,726.56/322,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,362.90

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