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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,516 and 442,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,516 and 442,496 is: 626,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,516 : 442,496 = 442,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,516/442,496 = 442,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,516x = 442,496 × 442,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,516x = 195,802,710,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,802,710,016/312,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,536.59

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