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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,325 and 469,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,325 and 469,483 is: 620,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,325 : 469,483 = 469,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,325/469,483 = 469,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,325x = 469,483 × 469,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,325x = 220,414,287,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,414,287,289/355,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,317.42

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