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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,926 and 472,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,926 and 472,292 is: 715,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,926 : 472,292 = 472,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,926/472,292 = 472,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,926x = 472,292 × 472,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,926x = 223,059,733,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,059,733,264/311,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,104.65

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