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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,983 and 470,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,983 and 470,181 is: 708,596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,983 : 470,181 = 470,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,983/470,181 = 470,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,983x = 470,181 × 470,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,983x = 221,070,172,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,070,172,761/311,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,596.86

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