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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,712 and 489,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,712 and 489,141 is: 670,734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,712 : 489,141 = 489,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,712/489,141 = 489,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,712x = 489,141 × 489,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,712x = 239,258,917,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,258,917,881/356,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,734.14

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