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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,747 and 312,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,747 and 312,804 is: 447,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,747 : 312,804 = 312,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,747/312,804 = 312,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,747x = 312,804 × 312,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,747x = 97,846,342,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,846,342,416/218,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,303.70

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