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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,746 and 470,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,746 and 470,319 is: 711,835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,746 : 470,319 = 470,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,746/470,319 = 470,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,746x = 470,319 × 470,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,746x = 221,199,961,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,199,961,761/310,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,835.27

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