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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,444 and 474,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,444 and 474,688 is: 725,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,444 : 474,688 = 474,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,444/474,688 = 474,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,444x = 474,688 × 474,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,444x = 225,328,697,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,328,697,344/310,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,827.19

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