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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,141 and 470,968.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,141 and 470,968.50 is: 710,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,141 : 470,968.50 = 470,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,141/470,968.50 = 470,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,141x = 470,968.50 × 470,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,141x = 221,811,327,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,811,327,992.25/312,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,612.60

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