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Finding the Third Proportional to 483,317 and 710,181.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 483,317 and 710,181.75 is: 1,043,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,317 : 710,181.75 = 710,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,317/710,181.75 = 710,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,317x = 710,181.75 × 710,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,317x = 504,358,118,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,358,118,033.06/483,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,534.82

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