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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,944 and 470,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,944 and 470,134 is: 708,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,944 : 470,134 = 470,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,944/470,134 = 470,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,944x = 470,134 × 470,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,944x = 221,025,977,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,025,977,956/311,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,543.77

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