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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,046 and 483,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,046 and 483,717 is: 637,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046 : 483,717 = 483,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046/483,717 = 483,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046x = 483,717 × 483,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046x = 233,982,136,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,982,136,089/367,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,473.60

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