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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,938 and 472,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,938 and 472,310 is: 715,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,938 : 472,310 = 472,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,938/472,310 = 472,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,938x = 472,310 × 472,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,938x = 223,076,736,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,076,736,100/311,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,131.65

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