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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,326 and 470,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,326 and 470,469 is: 715,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,326 : 470,469 = 470,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,326/470,469 = 470,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,326x = 470,469 × 470,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,326x = 221,341,079,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,341,079,961/309,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,559.25

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