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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,826 and 472,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,826 and 472,314 is: 717,702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,826 : 472,314 = 472,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,826/472,314 = 472,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,826x = 472,314 × 472,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,826x = 223,080,514,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,080,514,596/310,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,702.23

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