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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,692 and 489,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,692 and 489,110 is: 670,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,692 : 489,110 = 489,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,692/489,110 = 489,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,692x = 489,110 × 489,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,692x = 239,228,592,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,228,592,100/356,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,686.73

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