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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,921 and 472,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,921 and 472,284 is: 715,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,921 : 472,284 = 472,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,921/472,284 = 472,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,921x = 472,284 × 472,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,921x = 223,052,176,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,052,176,656/311,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,091.89

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