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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,050 and 483,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,050 and 483,722 is: 637,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,050 : 483,722 = 483,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,050/483,722 = 483,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,050x = 483,722 × 483,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,050x = 233,986,973,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,986,973,284/367,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,479.83

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