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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,940 and 470,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,940 and 470,127 is: 708,531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,940 : 470,127 = 470,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,940/470,127 = 470,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,940x = 470,127 × 470,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,940x = 221,019,396,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,019,396,129/311,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,531.76

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