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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,903 and 470,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,903 and 470,853 is: 708,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,903 : 470,853 = 470,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,903/470,853 = 470,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,903x = 470,853 × 470,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,903x = 221,702,547,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,702,547,609/312,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,534.43

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