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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,314 and 474,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,314 and 474,496 is: 725,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,314 : 474,496 = 474,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,314/474,496 = 474,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,314x = 474,496 × 474,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,314x = 225,146,454,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,146,454,016/310,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,543.98

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