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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,682 and 484,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,682 and 484,470 is: 750,638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,682 : 484,470 = 484,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,682/484,470 = 484,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,682x = 484,470 × 484,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,682x = 234,711,180,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,711,180,900/312,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,638.61

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