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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,052 and 483,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,052 and 483,725 is: 637,484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,052 : 483,725 = 483,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,052/483,725 = 483,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,052x = 483,725 × 483,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,052x = 233,989,875,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,989,875,625/367,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,484.27

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