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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,646 and 484,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,646 and 484,413 is: 750,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,646 : 484,413 = 484,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,646/484,413 = 484,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,646x = 484,413 × 484,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,646x = 234,655,954,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,655,954,569/312,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,548.40

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