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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,268 and 485,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,268 and 485,182 is: 658,893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,268 : 485,182 = 485,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,268/485,182 = 485,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,268x = 485,182 × 485,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,268x = 235,401,573,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,401,573,124/357,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,893.53

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