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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,828 and 470,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,828 and 470,564 is: 710,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,828 : 470,564 = 470,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,828/470,564 = 470,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,828x = 470,564 × 470,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,828x = 221,430,478,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,430,478,096/311,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,104.54

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