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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,150 and 484,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,150 and 484,230 is: 535,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,150 : 484,230 = 484,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,150/484,230 = 484,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,150x = 484,230 × 484,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,150x = 234,478,692,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,478,692,900/438,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,156.21

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