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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,108 and 470,368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,108 and 470,368.50 is: 708,878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,108 : 470,368.50 = 470,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,108/470,368.50 = 470,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,108x = 470,368.50 × 470,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,108x = 221,246,525,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,246,525,792.25/312,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,878.10

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