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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,316 and 474,499

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,316 and 474,499 is: 725,548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,316 : 474,499 = 474,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,316/474,499 = 474,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,316x = 474,499 × 474,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,316x = 225,149,301,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,149,301,001/310,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,548.48

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