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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,828 and 470,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,828 and 470,562 is: 710,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,828 : 470,562 = 470,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,828/470,562 = 470,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,828x = 470,562 × 470,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,828x = 221,428,595,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,428,595,844/311,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,098.50

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