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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,612 and 484,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,612 and 484,362 is: 750,471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,612 : 484,362 = 484,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,612/484,362 = 484,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,612x = 484,362 × 484,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,612x = 234,606,547,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,606,547,044/312,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,471.98

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