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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,248 and 551,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,248 and 551,232 is: 631,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,248 : 551,232 = 551,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,248/551,232 = 551,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,248x = 551,232 × 551,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,248x = 303,856,717,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,856,717,824/481,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,393.21

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