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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,131 and 485,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,131 and 485,026 is: 658,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,131 : 485,026 = 485,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,131/485,026 = 485,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,131x = 485,026 × 485,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,131x = 235,250,220,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,250,220,676/357,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,722.49

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