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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,993 and 476,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,993 and 476,023 is: 625,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,993 : 476,023 = 476,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,993/476,023 = 476,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,993x = 476,023 × 476,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,993x = 226,597,896,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,597,896,529/361,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,973.14

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