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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,836 and 486,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,836 and 486,032 is: 662,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,836 : 486,032 = 486,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,836/486,032 = 486,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,836x = 486,032 × 486,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,836x = 236,227,105,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,227,105,024/356,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,004.69

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