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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,304 and 485,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,304 and 485,236 is: 658,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,304 : 485,236 = 485,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,304/485,236 = 485,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,304x = 485,236 × 485,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,304x = 235,453,975,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,453,975,696/357,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,973.80

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