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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,085 and 483,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,085 and 483,775 is: 637,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,085 : 483,775 = 483,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,085/483,775 = 483,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,085x = 483,775 × 483,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,085x = 234,038,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,038,250,625/367,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,558.74

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