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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,204 and 485,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,204 and 485,130 is: 658,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,204 : 485,130 = 485,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,204/485,130 = 485,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,204x = 485,130 × 485,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,204x = 235,351,116,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,351,116,900/357,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,870.33

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