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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,328 and 474,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,328 and 474,768 is: 724,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,328 : 474,768 = 474,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,328/474,768 = 474,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,328x = 474,768 × 474,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,328x = 225,404,653,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,404,653,824/311,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,010.22

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