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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,233 and 467,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,233 and 467,196 is: 703,574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,233 : 467,196 = 467,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,233/467,196 = 467,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,233x = 467,196 × 467,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,233x = 218,272,102,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,272,102,416/310,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,574.74

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