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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,791 and 489,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,791 and 489,264 is: 670,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,791 : 489,264 = 489,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,791/489,264 = 489,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,791x = 489,264 × 489,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,791x = 239,379,261,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,379,261,696/356,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,922.93

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