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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,066 and 470,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,066 and 470,223 is: 708,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,066 : 470,223 = 470,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,066/470,223 = 470,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,066x = 470,223 × 470,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,066x = 221,109,669,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,109,669,729/312,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,534.96

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