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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,921 and 495,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,921 and 495,877 is: 788,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,921 : 495,877 = 495,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,921/495,877 = 495,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,921x = 495,877 × 495,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,921x = 245,893,999,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,893,999,129/311,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,321.40

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