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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,260 and 485,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,260 and 485,170 is: 658,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,260 : 485,170 = 485,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,260/485,170 = 485,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,260x = 485,170 × 485,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,260x = 235,389,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,389,928,900/357,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,875.69

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