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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,078 and 470,323.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,078 and 470,323.50 is: 708,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,078 : 470,323.50 = 470,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,078/470,323.50 = 470,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,078x = 470,323.50 × 470,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,078x = 221,204,194,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,204,194,652.25/312,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,810.60

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