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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,296 and 482,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,296 and 482,451 is: 750,119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,296 : 482,451 = 482,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,296/482,451 = 482,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,296x = 482,451 × 482,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,296x = 232,758,967,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,758,967,401/310,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,119.14

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