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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,560 and 484,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,560 and 484,284 is: 750,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,560 : 484,284 = 484,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,560/484,284 = 484,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,560x = 484,284 × 484,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,560x = 234,530,992,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,530,992,656/312,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,355.11

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