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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,772 and 489,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,772 and 489,230 is: 670,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,772 : 489,230 = 489,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,772/489,230 = 489,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,772x = 489,230 × 489,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,772x = 239,345,992,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,345,992,900/356,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,865.41

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