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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,934.50 and 470,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,934.50 and 470,859 is: 708,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,934.50 : 470,859 = 470,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,934.50/470,859 = 470,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,934.50x = 470,859 × 470,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,934.50x = 221,708,197,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,708,197,881/312,934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,481.16

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