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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,932 and 472,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,932 and 472,301 is: 715,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,932 : 472,301 = 472,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,932/472,301 = 472,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,932x = 472,301 × 472,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,932x = 223,068,234,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,068,234,601/311,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,118.15

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