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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,003 and 484,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,003 and 484,083 is: 535,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,003 : 484,083 = 484,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,003/484,083 = 484,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,003x = 484,083 × 484,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,003x = 234,336,350,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,336,350,889/438,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,010.84

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