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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,344 and 484,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,344 and 484,068 is: 750,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,344 : 484,068 = 484,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,344/484,068 = 484,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,344x = 484,068 × 484,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,344x = 234,321,828,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,321,828,624/312,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,204.35

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