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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,947 and 472,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,947 and 472,323 is: 715,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,947 : 472,323 = 472,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,947/472,323 = 472,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,947x = 472,323 × 472,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,947x = 223,089,016,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,089,016,329/311,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,150.38

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