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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,054 and 483,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,054 and 483,728 is: 637,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,054 : 483,728 = 483,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,054/483,728 = 483,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,054x = 483,728 × 483,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,054x = 233,992,777,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,992,777,984/367,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,488.70

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