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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,038 and 483,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,038 and 483,705 is: 637,455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,038 : 483,705 = 483,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,038/483,705 = 483,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,038x = 483,705 × 483,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,038x = 233,970,527,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,970,527,025/367,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,455.87

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