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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,102 and 479,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,102 and 479,826 is: 737,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,102 : 479,826 = 479,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,102/479,826 = 479,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,102x = 479,826 × 479,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,102x = 230,232,990,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,232,990,276/312,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,685.08

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