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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,916 and 495,870

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,916 and 495,870 is: 788,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,916 : 495,870 = 495,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,916/495,870 = 495,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,916x = 495,870 × 495,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,916x = 245,887,056,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,887,056,900/311,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,311.78

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