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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,050 and 483,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,050 and 483,723 is: 637,482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,050 : 483,723 = 483,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,050/483,723 = 483,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,050x = 483,723 × 483,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,050x = 233,987,940,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,987,940,729/367,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,482.47

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