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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,749 and 470,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,749 and 470,325 is: 711,846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,749 : 470,325 = 470,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,749/470,325 = 470,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,749x = 470,325 × 470,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,749x = 221,205,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,205,605,625/310,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,846.56

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