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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,472 and 484,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,472 and 484,252 is: 657,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,472 : 484,252 = 484,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,472/484,252 = 484,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,472x = 484,252 × 484,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,472x = 234,499,999,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,499,999,504/356,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,835.68

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