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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,656 and 484,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,656 and 484,429 is: 750,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,656 : 484,429 = 484,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,656/484,429 = 484,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,656x = 484,429 × 484,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,656x = 234,671,456,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671,456,041/312,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,573.97

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