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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,525 and 483,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,525 and 483,910 is: 726,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,525 : 483,910 = 483,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,525/483,910 = 483,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,525x = 483,910 × 483,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,525x = 234,168,888,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,168,888,100/322,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,048.80

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