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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,327 and 474,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,327 and 474,521 is: 725,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,327 : 474,521 = 474,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,327/474,521 = 474,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,327x = 474,521 × 474,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,327x = 225,170,179,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,170,179,441/310,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,590.04

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