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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,044 and 483,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,044 and 483,713 is: 637,466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044 : 483,713 = 483,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044/483,713 = 483,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044x = 483,713 × 483,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044x = 233,978,266,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,978,266,369/367,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,466.53

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