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Finding the Third Proportional to 484,232 and 800,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 484,232 and 800,268 is: 1,322,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,232 : 800,268 = 800,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,232/800,268 = 800,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,232x = 800,268 × 800,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,232x = 640,428,871,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,428,871,824/484,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,566.19

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