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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,036 and 422,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,036 and 422,052 is: 572,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,036 : 422,052 = 422,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,036/422,052 = 422,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,036x = 422,052 × 422,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,036x = 178,127,890,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,127,890,704/311,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,692.20

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