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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,042 and 483,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,042 and 483,711 is: 637,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,042 : 483,711 = 483,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,042/483,711 = 483,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,042x = 483,711 × 483,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,042x = 233,976,331,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,976,331,521/367,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,464.74

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